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ABS’s network aims to fill gap in market for overseas legal advice
An ABS set up by an ex-Premier League footballer has launched a network to provide UK law firms with access to “trusted” legal advice from lawyers in other countries.
Fine for solicitor who failed to act on client’s vulnerabilities
An experienced solicitor who failed to take action after medical reports showed his client had not been fit to plead guilty to 19 criminal charges has been fined £3,800.
Don’t make us responsible for submitting reports, accountants tell SRA
Responsibility for submitting law firms’ accountant’s reports should not be switched to the accountants, a leading representative body has told the SRA.
Court of Appeal refuses bid by jailed barrister to call new evidence
A barrister has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction for defrauding the Legal Aid Agency by falsely claiming defence legal costs.
Suspension for solicitor who ran firm without authorisation
A solicitor who practised as a sole practitioner for over three years without authorisation after her partner left has been suspended for nine months.
Employment law changes “could reduce mobility of senior solicitors”
Shortening of the time limit and abolition of the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal will make law firms sharpen their procedures before dismissing staff.
Two more convicted of harvesting personal data for PI claims
Two more men have been convicted of unlawful accessing and selling personal information to sell on as potential leads for injury claims.
North-West PI firm winds down after funder pulls out
A well-known personal injury law firm is in the process of shutting down after its funder pulled its backing. The Manchester firm has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers
Private-equity backed The Barrister Group has launched a platform that will handle chambers’ operational requirements and also distribute briefs that they cannot handle.
Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says
An “ethical and supportive working culture” has become “not just beneficial, but vital” to the future of law firms, a leading professional indemnity insurer has said.
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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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