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Four out of four: US judge strikes down Trump’s law firm order
The fourth US law firm to challenge a punitive executive order issued by President Trump against it has been granted summary judgment.
Lawyers criticised for injunction application against general counsel
The High Court has criticised lawyers who unnecessarily brought a without-notice application against an in-house solicitor and then did not present the case in a “fair and even-handed manner”.
SRA and BSB pledge to help subpostmasters with legal fees concerns
Legal regulators have pledged to help subpostmasters concerned about fees being charged by lawyers in their claims for compensation over the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Fine for solicitor who failed to engage with SRA and LeO
A solicitor who failed to engage with SRA and Legal Ombudsman investigations – leading to the issue of a statutory notice – has been fined for misconduct.
Eight men guilty of PI claims data conspiracy
Eight men have been found guilty of a conspiracy to unlawfully obtain data from garages to sell on as potential leads for personal injury claims.
Investigate “bullying” judge or face judicial review, watchdog told
A group of 10 people is threatening a judicial review against the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office unless it investigates a judge’s alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour.
Solicitors should include LEI in initial conversations with clients
Legal expenses insurance “should always be included in the initial conversation” between solicitor and client, the Law Society has said.
Judge criticises NHS trust for not explaining why it ignored ADR bid
A King’s Bench master has ordered an NHS trust to comply with a requirement that it provide a witness statement explaining why it had not engaged with proposed ADR.
Complaint to SRA “cannot form basis of discrimination claim”
A City law firm’s complaint to the SRA about a disabled worker cannot form the basis of a discrimination claim, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Solicitors condemn HMRC plans for “deemed waiver” of privilege
Solicitors have condemned plans by HMRC to introduce a “deemed waiver” of privilege where tax avoidance scheme are marketed as being supported by a legal opinion.
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Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
Regulation, growth and access to justice: why legal services need a reset
Well-intentioned consumer protections embedded in the regulation of legal services increasingly act as barriers to innovation, competition and access to justice.
