Groundbreaking research finds 31,000 expert witnesses working in UK
There are an estimated 31,000 people in the UK carrying out expert witness work – 7,500 on a regular basis – and many are making a decent living from it.
Ban for paralegal who made violent threats to ex-partner
A paralegal jailed after bombarding his ex-partner with threats, including claims he would “destroy” her life, has been banned from the legal profession.
High Court: SRA does not have power to view privileged material
The SRA does not have the right to require the production of privileged documents from law firms without a waiver from the client, the High Court has ruled today.
Conveyancing firms “should target remortgages and equity release”
Conveyancing firms should diversify into remortgage work and expand ancillary services such as advising on equity release, according to a new report.
All-staff email from disgruntled employee was not protected disclosure
An employee at a claims firm who sent an all-staff email entitled “Why I wasn’t at the Christmas party” did not make a protected disclosure.
Jail for barrister who conspired with client to injure attacker
The criminal defence barrister who helped a gangster trace a gunman who tried to assassinate him has been jailed for three years and three months.
Working group urges more support for barristers eyeing silk
A Bar Council working group has outlined ways to better support barristers applying for silk but also heard calls for a review of the whole appointment process.
Judge issues AI warning to LiPs after 300-page ‘skeleton’
A judge has warned litigants in person that, like lawyers, they need to take personal responsibility for the use of AI in drafting court documents.
Tribunal “wrong to punish law firm” over unfair dismissal
A law firm which discriminated against a paralegal should not have to pay aggravated damages simply because it advised on employment law.
Second suspension for dual-qualified lawyer who ignored conflicts
A dual-qualified solicitor and barrister has been suspended for nine months by a Bar disciplinary tribunal in the wake of a six-month suspension by the SDT.
