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Suspension of Coops solicitor sheds light on Asons deal
The solicitor who headed Bolton personal injury firm Coops Law – which bought controversial practice Asons – has been suspended for the way it took on 6,000 files without clients’ permission.
Consumer law firms optimistic but fee pressure looms
Almost two-thirds of solicitors active in the main consumer law areas expect their workload to increase over the next year – but there is looming pressure on fees, a survey has found.
Redde sees 150% rise in profits from joint venture ABSs
Accident management group Redde plc – which owns NewLaw Solicitors – has seen profits from the law firm’s five alternative business structure joint ventures increase by nearly 150%.
Solicitor jailed for fraud, leaving former boss “betrayed”
A solicitor who was being groomed to take over a Liverpool law firm has been jailed for a £13,400 fraud, leaving his former boss with an “indescribable” feeling of betrayal.
Rebukes for drug-importing solicitor and paralegal who lied on CV
A solicitor has been rebuked and fined after receiving a police caution for importing a class C drug, while a paralegal was rebuked and banned for lying about her qualifications on her CV.
Funder backs indebted PI firm to thrive after reforms
Leading funder Doorway Capital has expressed more confidence in the personal injury market by pulling a law firm out of a partnership voluntary arrangement.
Government spells out risk of no-deal Brexit to legal services
The government yesterday spelt out the potential impact of a no-deal Brexit on the legal services sector, saying that it risked a loss of market access and an increase in non-tariff barriers.
Judiciary pulls back on ban for fee-charging McKenzie Friends
While “deeply concerned” about the growth in fee-charging McKenzie Friends, the judiciary has failed to decide whether they should be banned – three years after consulting on doing just that.
High Court rejects City firm’s bid to strike out negligence claim
The High Court has rejected an application by global giant Dentons to strike out a negligence claim made against it as a third party.
Solicitor jailed for forging Land Registry document
A property solicitor who forged a Land Registry document as part of a dispute with a business partner has been jailed three years and eight months, along with her husband.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
