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Peers question government’s approach to Civil Liability Bill
The government should only reject peers’ advice about the use of secondary legislation to enact key parts of legislation like the Civil Liability Bill if there are “clear and compelling reasons”.
Top judge calls for ABS transparency amid “commercialisation” of PI
A Court of Appeal judge has called on legal regulators to make public who owns alternative business structures to bring greater transparency to the personal injury market.
Restraint order for man who accused solicitors of fraud
The High Court has slapped an extended civil restraint order on a man who claimed the application was an attempt “to legitimise” a law firm’s attempt to defraud him.
Solicitor suspended for firm’s work for dodgy trust business
A solicitor has been suspended for his role in his firm acting for a client that scammed elderly people out of £500,000 with so-called estate preservation trusts.
Solicitor launches AI-backed platform to engage with clients
An artificial intelligence-backed platform designed to elicit key information from new law firm clients and put them at their ease has launched in the UK, initially targeted at family law practices.
Flexible operating hours revived with civil and family court pilots
The Ministry of Justice today put flexible operating hours for courts back on the table, but its proposed pilots will be in civil and family only, after listening to objections to them in criminal courts.
Law firm pays £20,000 compensation for unfair dismissal
A law firm accounts clerk who faced false allegations of sexually harassing a fellow employee has accepted damages of £20,000 after winning his claim of unfair constructive dismissal.
Fast-growing Welsh firm outlines acquisition ambition
A fast-growing Welsh law firm is poised to make its first significant acquisition, which could give it a presence in England for the first time.
Personal injury CMC boss jailed for fraud
The boss of a personal claims management company, who lived an “extravagant lifestyle”, has been jailed for 21 months after being convicted of fraud.
Brexit deal maintains lawyers’ position during transition
The draft Brexit agreement published yesterday maintains the ability for UK lawyers to operate in the EU as now, and vice versa, during the transition period that runs until December 2020.
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Five golden links for a caring Christmas and New Year
This time of year always sharpens thoughts about how we look after and support elderly clients and those, elderly or otherwise, who find themselves in vulnerable circumstances.
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.
