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KC wins appeal against disbarment over Oxford University lie
The High Court has overturned the disbarment of a barrister who lied in an interview and on a CV 13 years ago that he had attended Oxford University.
“Come on England” – litigators have good reason to love football
As the country prepares for this weekend’s World Cup clash, research on sports litigation shows lawyers have another reason to celebrate the beautiful game.
Solicitor suspended for offensive comments and bottom pinching
A former partner at a City law firm has been suspended for a year after he made antisemitic, racist and sexualised comments to junior colleagues.
Partner suffers AI-generated abuse after asking for a fee
A potential client has used AI to abuse a partner at a Bristol law firm, accusing her of being a “loathsome criminal” for wanting to charge for a consultation.
Clients recover £10.40 for every £1 invested in free legal advice
Clients receiving free consumer legal advice from agencies funded by the Access to Justice Foundation recover £10.40 in direct financial benefit for every pound invested.
Solicitor’s widow loses appeal against suspended contempt sentence
The wife of a Birmingham-based solicitor who harassed the executors of his £8m estate, including three solicitors, has lost her appeal against a suspended prison sentence for contempt.
CA: Omnibus forms can be used for motor finance claims
More than 5,000 people with motor finance claims can use “multi-claimant” or omnibus claim forms and do not have to file them separately, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.
PM Law’s finance chief disqualified over missing client money
The longstanding HOFA at PM Law was involved in moving money from its client accounts and then fabricated the bank balances.
Maternity report urges review of “brutal” compensation system
The national maternity and neonatal investigation yesterday called for work on an alternative compensation system that would be less adversarial than now.
KC to face contempt hearing over closing speech
The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech on behalf of a Palestine Action activist is to face contempt proceedings.
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How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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