Conveyancers are set to experience a “sharp decline” in transaction volumes this year amid further consolidation in the market, new research has shown.
Litigation funders should have to purchase a small percentage of class actions before they are certified as part of efforts to improve the system, a think tank has recommended.
A judge has heavily criticised a solicitor who acted for a woman he decided did not actually exist in a bid to stop a property sale, in a case he described as “quite extraordinary”.
A recent report highlighted the critical role of trusted intermediaries. It provides “fresh evidence to inform early intervention and public legal education strategies”.
In today’s hyper-documented world, the internet rarely forgets. Yet people do change and a quiet but growing wave of individuals is fighting back against digital permanence.
This case reinforces the need for clear, honest advice and a strong understanding of the risks associated with illegal working and civil penalty challenges.
