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Law firm included “offensive personal attack” on judge in evidence
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has criticised a leading class action law firm for including in evidence an “offensive personal attack” on its president.
Banks “will cut rates” if government takes client account interest
Banks will cut the interest they pay on law firms’ client accounts from up to 3.75% to 1% if the government goes ahead with its plan to take most of the money.
Solicitor who tried to cover up claim service failure struck off
A solicitor who sought to cover up his failure to serve a claim on the defendant by fabricating a letter and then misleading the court has been struck off.
Rapson: Two-thirds of SRA investigations touch on ethics
Two-thirds of investigations by the Solicitors Regulation Authority involve “some reference” to professional ethics, its chief executive said yesterday.
SRA heading for Carter-Ruck showdown in Supreme Court
The High Court has granted the SRA permission to appeal the Carter-Ruck ruling and issued a leapfrog certificate to take it straight to the Supreme Court.
SME law firm group reports “positive” meeting with SRA
The SME & Boutique Law Firm Alliance has described a meeting yesterday with the Solicitors Regulation Authority as “a positive step forward” – but with still a long way to go.
Questions over “drunk barrister” fail to save convicted man’s appeal
The Court of Appeal has rejected a convicted man’s application for third-party disclosure from the Bar Standards Board over claims that his prosecutor was drunk.
Agentic AI could become “default doorway” into justice system
Agentic AI could become the “default doorway” into the justice system, “identifying legal problems before people recognise them and pursuing processes on their behalf”, the Law Society has predicted.
CA overturns ruling that solicitor turned ‘blind eye’ to fraud
The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that a solicitor “dishonestly assisted” in misappropriating a company’s funds.
Fraudster turned will writer “should not have certified LPAs”
The Court of Protection has cancelled six lasting powers of attorney because the certificate provider, though a member of the Society of Will Writers, was a convicted fraudster.
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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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