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Applications to block probate rise to all-time high
The final quarter of 2024 saw an all-time high in quarterly applications to block probate in England and Wales, research has found.
Ban for Co-op estate planner over LPA dishonesty
An estate planning consultant at Co-operative Legal Services who falsely confirmed that he had witnessed the signatures on a lasting power of attorney has been banned.
PE in the law expands to Sweden as six firms join new group
Private equity in the law expanded to Sweden yesterday with the launch of AGRD Partners, a new group formed by six firms and backed by a Nordic investment house.
SRA shuts down nine-partner firm over solicitor’s suspected dishonesty
The Solicitors Regulation Authority yesterday shut down two law firms – including a nine-partner practice in Yorkshire – due to the suspected dishonesty of a solicitor.
ACSO bids to lead collective action against Amazon
The Association of Consumer Support Organisations is looking to sue Amazon on behalf of more than 45m consumers who bought products on its website from third-party sellers.
Knights enters Wales with acquisition and partner hires
Listed law firm Knights has undertaken yet another acquisition to mark its first entry into Wales, as well as announcing the recruitment of four partners for the Cardiff office.
Law firm owner rebuked for work of non-solicitor caseworker
A law firm owner has been rebuked after the Upper Tribunal declared an application for judicial review made by an immigration caseworker at his firm as totally without merit.
Law firm fails to strike out negligence claim over loan advice
A Surrey law firm has failed to strike out a negligence claim brought by a married couple who claim they were forced to sell their home to fund litigation over a loan that was not repaid.
Solicitor who employed banned will writer is suspended
A solicitor who employed a will writer banned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority from working for law firms without its permission has been suspended for a month.
PI claims overall – and motor claims in particular – fall to new low
The number of personal injury claims registered with the Compensation Recovery Unit has fallen to a new low this year – 14% below even the worst of the Covid period.
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Not everything can be a competition issue – a new dawn for consumer redress
Last month, the Law Commission launched a new project to “consider the potential introduction of a consumer class actions regime” in England and Wales.
Modern search is about ‘knowledge’ retrieval
Search has long been understood as data retrieval – the ability to call back information and check a box on finding something. Legal professionals today need more of a 360-degree view on a matter.
Lessons from Sir Keir Starmer for SRA chief
The proposed 29%, or £25m, increase in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget announced last week should really come as no great surprise.
