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“Deplorable” vaginal mesh solicitor put money before clients
A solicitor who acted for hundreds of women in vaginal mesh claims has been struck off for “deplorable” conduct which involved “a profound failure to protect his clients’ interests”.
Solicitor develops free software to organise court bundles
A City solicitor has invented free software that aims to make producing PDF court bundles hassle-free for lawyers and litigants in person alike.
Cockerill: Costs budgeting ‘lite’ pilots set for expansion
The costs budgeting ‘lite’ pilots have proven popular with both judges and users in their first year, and are likely to be expanded, the Deputy Head of Civil Justice has revealed.
BSB rejects Good Law Project complaint over gender critical barrister
The Bar Standards Board has rejected a complaint made against a barrister by the Good Law Project on behalf of a trans woman over multiple social media posts.
Chambers and ex-tenant face trial over unpaid rent
A dispute between a leading chambers and a barrister over £71,200 of contributions that he allegedly failed to make is set to go to trial later this month.
Law Society and Bar Council back brief over Trump attack on law firms
The Law Society and Bar Council are among 20 European bar associations to back an amici curiae brief supporting four US law firms in court action over executive orders issued by Donald Trump.
Litigation funder announces huge loss after cases fail
Troubled litigation funder LCM lost A$112m (£58m) in the last six months of 2025 due to two major case defeats and an adverse costs order in a third exceeding its ATE cover.
US personal injury firm attracts $125m private equity investment
A personal injury law firm in Arizona has launched a management services organisation with a $125m (£94m) investment from an unnamed private equity backer.
April Deals Day – PE-backed group leads way with new addition
A range of acquisitions completed yesterday, with private equity-backed group Lawfront adding a seventh law firm to its stable.
Attack on solicitor’s home sparks Companies House warning
A solicitor who suffered a shocking late-night attack on her property is warning colleagues across the legal sector not to put their home address on Companies House.
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How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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