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Invest in courts and legislation “to boost economic growth”
The government should invest both in the court system and new legislation to boost economic growth, a report for the Ministry of Justice has urged.
FCA issues stark warning to law firms over motor finance scheme
The FCA has promised “robust action” against law firms and CMCs that engage in “sharp practices” around the finalised motor finance compensation scheme.
Solicitor in libel battle with ex-employee over one-star reviews
A law firm owner is suing a former probate executive she employed for defamation over reviews left on two websites, as part of a wider dispute that involves another solicitor.
Barrister self-reports to BSB after citing fake cases in skeleton
A barrister has reported herself to the Bar Standards Board after submitting authorities hallucinated by artificial intelligence (AI) to the High Court.
MoJ to relax legal aid rules on remote consultations and office hours
The government is relaxing rules that control the amount of remote client consultations civil legal aid providers can offer, as well as their office opening times.
MPs: Conveyancers failing to inform home buyers of erosion risks
Conveyancers have let down home buyers by not recognising the risks of coastal erosion and landslides, MPs have said.
Tribunal orders removal of law firm’s restriction on client’s property
A tribunal has found that a law firm did not have its client’s consent to place a restriction on her property in lieu of unpaid fees.
PE-backed Swedish law firm group eyes UK expansion
A private equity-backed group of law firms in Sweden has already had interest from UK practices as it looks also to expand across the Nordic region, its chief executive has revealed.
LSB caps ombudsman’s budget rise despite dire warning of impact
The Legal Ombudsman has been given a budget for its next financial year that it says will not be sufficient to meet its operational or strategic needs.
Negligence claims pile up against collapsed law firm
National law firm Hugh James is acting for former clients of Sandstone Legal, which specialised in financial mis-selling claims, over potential professional negligence action.
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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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