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MPs call for no-fault compensation in clinical negligence
A no-fault compensation scheme for medical negligence should be introduced in England, replacing the “grossly expensive” existing system based on individual blame, MPs have said.
“No upper limit” – Ambitious Keystone returns cash to shareholders
Listed firm Keystone Law is to pay a special divided to shareholders on the back of a successful year which saw profit jump by 52%. Its finance chief said there was “no upper limit” to how big it could grow.
PII: Legal Services Board targets “balance” between public and profession
The Legal Services Board this week approved projects to improve the way regulators approach financial protection for consumers, as well as discipline and enforcement.
Minister: Reforms “not exactly” what criminal legal aid review said
Justice minister James Cartlidge has admitted to MPs that the government’s response to the independent review of criminal legal aid was “not exactly” what it proposed.
Legislate to help legal regulators deal with sanctions busters, Raab told
The Legal Services Board has told the government that “there is a strong case for legislating” to ensure legal regulators have the powers to stop lawyers breaking sanctions imposed by the UK.
Bar Council and Ward Hadaway become latest cyber-attack victims
The Bar Council and northern law firm Ward Hadaway have become the latest in a lengthening list of legal victims of cyber-attacks.
Bleak outlook for creditors owed £40m after PI firm collapse
The outlook for those owed money by failed personal injury firm Roberts Jackson has worsened even more, with unsecured creditors – owed an estimated £13m – set to receive just 1.5p in the pound.
MPs lament “missed opportunities” of court reform programme
The Ministry of Justice and courts service have “missed opportunities to swiftly deliver an ambitious court reform programme”, MPs on the justice select committee said today.
Legal regulators “need to do more” in dealing with SLAPPs
Legal regulators need to do more to deal with SLAPPs – strategic lawsuits against public participation – because they are undermining the profession’s reputation, a report has argued.
“Ground down” veteran barrister fined for direct access offences
A veteran barrister has been fined £4,250 by a Bar disciplinary tribunal for carrying out litigation without authorisation and handling client money on behalf of a direct access client.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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