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Law firm and funder win fees claim after terminating retainer
A law firm and a litigation funder were entitled to end their retainers with a couple suing their former solicitors and should have their costs of £75,000, the High Court has ruled.
Lawyers “must contact NCA immediately” before disclosing SARs
Lawyers compelled by the CPR or court order to reveal the contents or existence of suspicious activity reports must contact the National Crime Agency at the “first opportunity”, the Home Office has said.
Dispersed firm aims for 1,000 consultant lawyers in next five years
Leading ‘dispersed’ law firm Setfords has set itself the target of having more than 1,000 consultant lawyers on its platform in the next five years.
Regulators forced to self-finance compensation funds
Two of the smaller legal regulators are having to self-finance their compensation funds after their insurer stopped providing cover, reducing the potential payouts as a result.
Solicitor finally faces disciplinary tribunal after 2015 rape conviction
A senior solicitor convicted more than six years ago of raping a teenager is finally facing the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, it emerged yesterday.
ACSO/ABI Covid deal expires but “spirit of partnership” continues
The deal struck between insurers, law firms and suppliers to keep non-MedCo medical examinations and rehabilitation going remotely during the Covid-19 crisis expires today.
Law Society prepares guidance on Supreme Court undertakings ruling
The Law Society is to issue guidance on last month’s Supreme Court ruling on solicitors’ undertakings, which a legal regulation expert said has left conveyancers “very much in a mire”.
Accountants doing probate work failing on price transparency
Chartered accountants handling probate work are to face compulsory rules on publishing price and service information after their regulator admitted a voluntary approach had not worked.
In-house specialists put faith in trainees
A law firm which specialises in services for in-house legal departments is evolving its model by taking on trainee solicitors and offering a “very different” type of career to traditional firms.
Trainee and legal cashier banned for taking money
A trainee solicitor and a legal cashier have each been banned from working for law firms after being found to have taken money from their respective firms.
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
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.
