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Barrister fails in appeal over “seriously offensive” tweet
The High Court has upheld the reprimand and fine issued to a barrister who sent a “seriously offensive” tweet in a private capacity that was “racially charged and derogatory to women”.
PI solicitor “put relationship with CMCs ahead of clients”
A personal injury solicitor put his own interests ahead of his clients, turning a “Nelsonian blind eye” when concerns were raised so as to maintain the flow of referrals from claims companies.
Client “acted reasonably” in relying on incorrect advice
An employer acted reasonably in relying on legal advice that the restrictive covenants on a new employee were unlikely to be enforceable, even though they proved to be, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
CMA worried about conveyancer reliance on developers
The Competition and Markets Authority has expressed concern that conveyancers’ advice to leasehold clients may be compromised by their relationships with developers.
Planning consultancy targets referrals with ABS
A planning consultancy has created an alternative business structure to handle the legal work associated with planning applications, targeting referrals from small law firms.
Ex-Asons boss agrees not to return to profession
The former boss of failed Bolton law firm Asons has undertaken not to return to legal practice without the permission of a High Court judge after facing contempt proceedings.
Mayson: Activity based regulation not a radical step
Moving to a system of regulating lawyers by the work they do, rather than the professional title they hold, would not be a radical departure from the current regime, Professor Stephen Mayson has suggested.
It’s official: Whiplash reforms delayed by five months
The Ministry of Justice today bowed to the inevitable and announced that implementation of the whiplash reforms will be delayed from 6 April to 1 August, while its plans for ADR have been ditched.
Whiplash: Decision to ditch ADR condemned
Claimant representatives have questioned whether the whiplash reform dealy is long enough, and also condemned the government for dropping the provision of ADR for cases where liability is disputed.
Commercial lawyer is one of first freelance solicitors
A commercial lawyer based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, who wants to “be her own boss” is to become one of the first of the new breed of freelance solicitors.
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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.
