Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Judge hits out at “aggressive” approach of party and its lawyers
A judge has heavily criticised the “aggressive” approach of a defendant and its lawyers, saying the case was “like going back in time to when I first started in practice in the 1980s”.
Think tank calls for regulation to fill litigation funding “gaps”
A think tank has called for “urgent regulation” to improve transparency in the litigation funding market and identify the ultimate sources of money.
Legal consultant to chambers challenges contempt referral
A legal consultant to a barristers’ chambers referred by a High Court judge to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court proceedings has filed an appeal.
Businessman can continue £20m law firm negligence claim
A businessman can continue with a £20m counterclaim for negligence against a City law firm suing for fees of £194,000, the High Court has ruled.
Charity to double support to LiPs after lottery grant
A charity set up to help support litigants in person and improve legal education has been awarded a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Merricks and funder settle with consumers set for Mastercard money
The bitter dispute between Walter Merricks and his litigation funder over his £200m settlement of the Mastercard collective action has finally reached a conclusion.
SSB funder launches £20m claim against ATE insurer
One of SSB Law’s litigation funders has launched a £19.5m claim against an ATE insurer it says did not provide the expected cover for cavity wall insulation claims.
Disgraced vaginal mesh solicitor ordered to repay £92k of costs
A solicitor struck off for failing hundreds of women in vaginal mesh claims has been told to return £92,000 in interim costs payments and pay indemnity costs.
Court of Appeal overturns ruling that blew small claims track “to bits”
The Court of Appeal has overturned a judgment which opened the door to “well-resourced parties corresponding their way” out of the small claims track – and would have blown it “to bits”.
Judge hits out at “unpleasant” approach of Winehouse solicitor
The High Court has strongly criticised the solicitor to Amy Winehouse’s father for the “aggressive and unpleasant way” they pursued an unsuccessful claim on his behalf.
Small claims platform aims to expand in size and type of claim
The solicitor co-founder of an automated platform which uses AI to help customers through the small claims process is planning to expand its reach after a strong start.
Restraint order stops international footballer from suing solicitors
The High Court has made an extended civil restraint order against a former Premier League footballer over his continued attempts to sue his former solicitors.
Big spike in conveyancing complaints to Legal Ombudsman
The Legal Ombudsman has reported a 41% increase in the number of complaints about conveyancing, driven by delays, poor communication and post-completion problems.
Mazur review: Regulators seek to move on but LSB criticised
Legal regulators have accepted the Legal Services Board’s finding that they missed opportunities to address the issues that came to a head in the Mazur case.
FCA spends £2m to steer car finance claimants away from lawyers
The FCA has launched a new £2m advertising campaign urging motor finance customers to be “claim confident” and not use a professional representative to make a compensation claim.
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A letter from the SRA? Your first reaction matters
An email from the SRA has a way of rearranging a working day. It arrives in the same inbox as everything else, often in the same measured tone, yet it carries a different weight.
Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
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