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DWF details share-based incentive plan for senior executives
The three senior executives at DWF – the only law firm listed on the main stock exchange – have been awarded 1.5m shares subject to the firm meeting certain performance targets by 2024.
Barrister fined for tweet that “could promote hostility towards Muslims”
A barrister at the centre of a storm of outrage over tweets he published earlier this year has been fined and warned over one tweet that was offensive and “could promote hostility towards Muslims”.
Solicitor avoids strike-off for disabled badge dishonesty
A solicitor has been suspended for six months after being convicted of using a disabled parking badge with intent to deceive shortly after she qualified.
Limited success for DAS fraudsters in £8m confiscation order challenge
The Court of Appeal has largely rejected appeals against confiscations orders totalling £8.3m against the three people jailed for conspiracy to defraud legal expenses insurer DAS.
UK law firms score worst for transactions accelerating climate change
Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance have been named as the worst law firms for accelerating climate change through transactional work for the fossil fuel industry.
Self-insurance ABS plans overseas expansion within global group
A niche ABS owned by a global insurance giant plans to take its service advising large companies on self-insurance schemes to other countries in which its parent operates.
Mishcon is third UK law firm to achieve B Corp status
Mishcon de Reya has become only the third UK law firm to gain ‘B Corporation’ certification to show it balances purpose with profit. It has changed its LLP agreement to reflect this.
Finance director used client funds to pay VAT and salaries
The former finance director of a law firm has been banned from the law after using “residual client monies” kept in a separate deposit account to pay the firm’s VAT and staff salaries.
High Court uses new guideline rates ahead of formal introduction
The new guideline hourly rates will not formally come into force until 1 October but the High Court yesterday took them into account when dealing with a summary assessment.
LSB delays decision on new breed of accountant probate providers
The Legal Services Board has given itself more time to decide on whether to approve a new breed of law firm created by CILEx Regulation and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
