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Multi-billion-pound class actions target video games and cryptocurrency
Two giant opt-out actions have been filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, claiming billions of pounds in damages on behalf of users of Sony PlayStation video games and cryptocurrency investors.
Almost half of law firms now using review websites…
Almost half of law firms are now using review websites but there remains strong opposition to price comparison for legal services, a Solicitors Regulation Authority survey has found.
… As consumers say they value reviews when selecting lawyers
Consumers see online review websites as a helpful tool to find a lawyer, with those needing family law advice particularly likely to shop around, according to Solicitors Regulation Authority research.
“Manifestly incompetent” solicitor did not touch probate file for decade
A solicitor was manifestly incompetent in failing to progress probate matters for as long as a decade, but his misconduct did not amount to a lack of integrity, a tribunal has ruled.
Sunak pledges crackdown on JR “lawfare” and “judicial recidivism”
Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak yesterday pledged to crack down on “lawfare” and “judicial recidivism” with a focus on standing to bring judicial reviews.
Tweeting barrister’s £3m claim against former chambers thrown out
The barrister who left his chambers following a storm last year over a tweet about a “stroppy teenager of colour” has had a £3m discrimination claim against the set thrown out for being time-barred.
SRA contradicts Blacker’s claim that it paid him libel damages
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has contradicted the claim made by notorious ex-solicitor Dr Alan Blacker to the Charity Tribunal earlier this year that it paid him damages for defamation.
LawtechUK to turn focus on access to justice and SME law firms
LawtechUK is to look at how technology can support greater access to legal services for both consumers and SMEs in the next phase of its development, the organisation’s new director has said.
Solicitor fined for “inadvertent” use of client account as banking facility
A former City law firm owner has been fined by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for “inadvertent” errors in allowing his client account to be used as a banking facility.
ABS to keep staff “invested” through different kinds of shares
A new alternative business structure is to ensure staff are “personally invested” in the firm by offering them different kinds of shares.
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Lessons from Sir Keir Starmer for SRA chief
The proposed 29%, or £25m, increase in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget announced last week should really come as no great surprise.
The hidden risks in client account reconciliations
The client account reconciliation process will be second nature to most people in legal finance – and so is also a potential area for a problem to be undetected until it becomes serious.
Mentoring the next generation of litigation leaders
As a female lawyer, from the North, with a state school education, I understand the value of sharing perspectives, experiences and contacts.
