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CJC presses ahead with radical reform plans for pre-action protocols
The Civil Justice Council has made only minor changes to proposals for radical reform of pre-action protocols in the first part of a final report on the issue.
Partner lied to new firm about drink-driving convictions
A solicitor who lied to Keystone Law about drink-drive convictions as well as investigations into his conduct when he joined the listed law firm has been struck off.
CIC secures lottery funding for child trust fund legal advice pilot
A specialist community interest company set up by a solicitor in Cardiff has been awarded National Lottery funding to provide free advice to families needing help accessing child trust funds.
Solicitor failed to spot conflict in property deals for vulnerable client
A solicitor failed to spot a conflict of interest when a vulnerable client’s attorneys bought five properties using her money but gave themselves a 50% ownership stake in each.
SRA “must look at how regulation can promote access to justice”
The SRA must explore how its work “can be used to enhance and promote access to justice”, such as by ensuring there are enough social welfare lawyers, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has said.
County court should have adjourned trial after defendant got Covid
A judge should have adjourned a trial after the defendant reported symptoms of Covid, the High Court has ruled. He was wrong to criticise the defendant for failing to take a lateral flow test.
Suspended solicitor points finger at SRA over “administrative error”
A solicitor suspended for practising without insurance has blamed an admitted “administrative error” by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for triggering the events which led to it.
Scottish court refuses costs recovery because claimant used English firm
A woman who lives in Scotland but chose to instruct an English law firm to conduct her personal injury case, using a Scottish law firm as agents, cannot recover the English firm’s fees.
Three-quarters of prison lawyers will quit unless fees increase
Three-quarters (74%) of prison lawyers say that, without an increase in fees, they will stop doing the work within three years, a survey has found.
Businessman faces jail after targeting barristers with fake bombs
A wealthy businessman is facing jail after hiring an ex-Royal Marine to plant fake bombs outside the chambers of two barristers who helped confiscate £1.4m from his wife.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
