Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Consumers turning away from collective action cases
Law firms working on collective action cases face a growing lack of trust amongst consumers who fear genuine claims could be online scams, according to research.
Record year for insolvency litigation funder Manolete
Manolete, the listed insolvency litigation funder, said has set out an ambitious growth plan after its latest financial results confirmed a record year in three key areas of the business.
“Rude” judge sanctioned after throwing barrister out of court
A district judge who was rude to a barrister before throwing him out of court in front of his client has been given formal advice for misconduct.
Court rejects solicitor’s reasons for missing Dieselgate claim cut-off
A High Court master has refused to allow 5,000 Dieselgate claimants to go ahead after their law firm failed to serve their claim in time.
Pogust Goodhead scoops financial and legal support for dam case
Class action firm Pogust Goodhead has unveiled a “strategic partnership” with heavyweight litigation firm Quinn Emanuel to work on the next stage of the Mariana Dam case.
Another warning for High Court judge over judgment delays
A High Court judge has received his second formal warning in less than three months for a delay in handing down judgment.
Judge refers KC for contempt hearing over closing speech
The KC accused of not following court directions in his closing speech has been referred to a presiding judge to consider contempt proceedings.
Judge given warning over dozens of outstanding decisions
A judge who failed to deliver 46 judgments and other decisions in a reasonable time has been issued with a formal warning for misconduct.
Judge disallows £30k success fee over inadequate LEI enquiries
The Senior Costs Judge has disallowed a law firm’s £30,000 success fee because it failed to make reasonable enquiries about legal expenses insurance.
Judge condemns law firm’s “incompetence” in probate dispute
A law firm based in Hertfordshire has been severely criticised by a High Court judge for the “heinous” errors it made and its “simple incompetence” in pursuing a probate dispute.
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The SRA and privileged material – this is not the end
All disclosure to the SRA must now exclude privileged material, which will not only hamper investigations but also cause additional work for firms providing disclosure.
Legal Ombudsman fee reforms risk widening the justice gap
Charging firms simply because a complaint moves through the process weakens the present connection between fees and fault. It could also encourage firms to settle for commercial reasons.
Why upfront information could transform home buying
The success of upfront property information will depend on more than simply making the information available.
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