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SDT clears PI partner of acting without instructions
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has taken the rare step of dismissing all allegations, including dishonesty, made against a personal injury lawyer accused of bringing claims without instructions.
Rebuke and fine for latest referral fee ban miscreant
The ban on personal injury referral fees is in the spotlight once more after a Surrey law firm was rebuked and fined £2,000 for breaching it.
Barristers divided over value of mentorship
A survey of a barristers’ mentoring scheme has found a wide divergence of perceptions between the newly qualified and experienced advocates questioned.
Good and bad news for Civil Liability Bill opponents
There was good and bad news from Parliament yesterday for opponents of the Civil Liability Bill as its consideration by MPs was delayed but chances of it being amended receded.
Call for innovation agency to break legal tech “logjam”
The Ministry of Justice should create an independent body whose job is to invest in legal technological innovation in the public interest, according to a new report.
CMCs turn from holiday sickness to housing disrepair cases
Claims management companies are moving into property related complaints as the surge in holiday sickness claims has been brought under control.
Design your website to “repel” wrong kind of client
Law firms should design their websites to “repel” the kind of clients they are not interested in, the founder of a niche commercial firm told an SRA event yesterday.
Government puts money and influence behind lawtech industry
The Lord Chancellor last night threw his weight behind the UK’s lawtech industry, and is creating a panel to help accelerate the development of innovative technologies.
Legal joins other professions in sending Brexit demands to No10
The legal industry has joined forces with other professions and business services to set out the EU market access they will need to ensure Brexit does not curtail their work.
Solicitor who paid client money into own bank account leaves practice
A solicitor who paid cash received from clients into her personal bank account has agreed to remove herself from the roll for four years.
Blog
Santa’s Costa Living Crisis
It’s almost 25 December, so it must be time for the annual Christmas blog from Nigel Wallis, consultant solicitor at O’Connors Legal Services.
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.
