Law firms taking out more and bigger loans to fund growth
Law firms are confident in the future and ready to invest, taking out more and bigger loans, according to research from Barclays.
Senior judges back review of electronic bill of costs
The deputy head of civil justice, Lady Justice Cockerill, has backed a call by the Senior Costs Judge for a review of the electronic bill of costs.
Businessman fails in claim against opponent’s solicitors
A businessman who sued his opponent’s solicitors over its conduct of trade mark proceedings has seen his claim struck out.
Judge attacks dishonest claimant’s “scandalous” behaviour
A High Court judge has hit out at the “scandalous” waste of public resources in the form of legal and other costs by a man who fabricated a £7m personal injury claim.
Regulator calls for 2,000 more conveyancing lawyers
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has launched ‘Project 2,000 Lawyers’, a campaign to attract 2,000 more trainees to qualify with it by 2030.
Barrister cleared of misconduct for pro-Hezbollah tweet
A barrister who tweeted support for proscribed terrorist group Hezbollah has been cleared of misconduct by a disciplinary tribunal.
First satisfied client for groundbreaking technology-only law firm
Groundbreaking technology-only law firm Lawfairy has marked the first successful completion of a case for a consumer, a Swiss national who used it to secure a UK visa.
High Court rejects SDT appeal made five-and-a-half years out of time
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by a solicitor-turned-barrister against a £20,000 fine imposed on him by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal back in 2020.
Family law AI tools “could make conflict worse”
The use of AI tools by litigants in the family justice system could undermine attempts by policymakers and professionals “to de-escalate conflict”, a report has warned.
Court finds law firm negligent over “simple human error”
A Manchester law firm has been ordered to pay damages to a former client after a partner accidentally deleted a key part of a charge on a property.
