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Law firm defeats broker’s claim for £100k introducer fee
A Liverpool law firm has defeated the claim of a finance broker who sought a £100,000 fee for introducing it to a new loan provider, even though it eventually secured £2m in funding.
Lockdown update: Video signings, emergency appeal and more
A group that contains both a regulated and unregulated law firm has launched what it says is the first video-signing service for statutory documents, as we round up the latest coronavirus news.
“Boris deserves it” paralegal leaves firm after storm
An law firm has condemned the “deeply offensive” remarks of a paralegal who has left the business after making headlines with a post on Facebook that Boris Johnson deserved to catch coronavirus.
Legal Access Challenge winners scoop extra £50k each
A technology platform which supports survivors of domestic abuse and a chatbot helping people with learning disabilities understand their social care rights, have won the Legal Access Challenge.
Law Society hives off SRA – but who keeps £73m of reserves?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to become a distinct legal entity within the Law Society Group, potentially triggering a difficult debate over the division of £73m of reserves.
Barrister lied to police “to help close friend”
An unregistered barrister who lied about her status to extract information about an investigation by North Yorkshire Police has been disbarred.
Week two of lockdown: Pride as work continues for many
Clients did not disappear and matters did not ground to a halt in many practice areas during the second week of the coronavirus lockdown, research has found.
Barrister breached court order to see ex-girlfriend
An experienced barrister has been suspended for three months and fined £1,000 for twice breaching a non-molestation order to see his ex-girlfriend.
MoJ eyes further support for legal aid firms and junior Bar
The Ministry of Justice is considering the idea of continuing to pay legal aid firms the average amount they claim each month to help them survive the coronavirus crisis.
CLC allows firms to defer payment of regulatory fees
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has become the first regulator to offer financial help during the coronavirus crisis, allowing the firms it regulates to defer the regulatory fees they pay.
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Accountability has to live within governance, not with one person
The assumption has long been that a COLP or COFA is personally exposed to the consequences of anti-money laundering breaches.
The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
