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SDT: Solicitor’s antisemitic tweets were “attention seeking”
A law firm owner who sent antisemitic messages on social media was attention seeking, rather than antisemitic, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has decided.
Lammy rejects recommended pay rise for judiciary
Lord Chancellor David Lammy has rejected a recommended 3.8% pay award for judges, while launching a new judicial diversity initiative and naming his candidate to chair the JAC.
Ex-City partner fails in appeal over unfair dismissal claim
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a former Rosenblatt partner after his claim against the law firm was rejected.
Suspended suspension for boss who bullied junior female staff
A law firm owner who bullied and harassed five junior female colleagues, including taking one to his flat after a Christmas party and asking her for a kiss, has been handed a suspended suspension.
SRA ordered to make interim £200k costs payment to Dentons
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been ordered make an interim costs payment of £200,000 to global law firm Dentons – but the Court of Appeal questioned the overall costs claimed.
Trial-hungry US law firms “have reshaped UK litigation market”
The investment of US law firms in the UK litigation market is paying off, according to new figures which show them involved in one in five Commercial Court cases.
FCA claims market review to focus on financial services and housing
The Financial Conduct Authority’s review of the claims management market will focus on financial services and products, and housing disrepair, it has announced.
Leading fee-share firm opts for family ownership over PE
The boss of leading fee-share firm gunnercooke has described how the firm brushed off weekly approaches from private equity investors and instead opted for family ownership.
Big City law firms “continuing to fuel the climate crisis”
UK law firms are still deeply entrenched in the fossil fuel industry, despite the growing climate crisis and making claims about sustainability, a new report has warned.
Solicitor struck off for asking client to pay fees into his bank account
A criminal defence solicitor who asked a client to pay his law firm’s fees into his personal bank account has been struck off for dishonesty.
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The Decent Homes Standard scandal
It is well established that the UK has the highest proportion of inadequate housing in all of Europe. But what if the heart of the problem is even worse than we think?
The evolving standard: AI and professional negligence
AI creates an obvious professional negligence risk. Using it carelessly may fall below the standard of reasonable skill and care. As may failing to use it, in certain circumstances.
The ongoing rise and challenge of housing disrepair in council properties
Britain’s housing disrepair crisis has quietly evolved into one of the most consequential legal and political issues facing the country’s social housing sector.
