SRA stance on SLAPPs “will discourage lawyers from media work”
The stance of the SRA over SLAPPs will make lawyers reluctant to act on cases that could fall foul of the SLAPPs Bill going through Parliament, the Society of Media Lawyers has warned.
Watchstone pays out £5.3m in legal fees after failed S&G claim
Watchstone – the company once known as Quindell – has paid out £5.3m in legal costs in large part due to its failed claim over Slater & Gordon’s acquisition of Quindell’s legal division.
Online employment law specialist targets divorce and conveyancing
The founder of an online employment law firm which specialises in settlement agreements has said he is planning to launch two similar ABSs – one for no-fault divorce and the other for conveyancing.
Judge strikes out £68m negligence claim against law firm
A High Court judge has struck out a £68m negligence claim against a law firm brought by companies in liquidation as a result of failed property development schemes.
LSB tells regulators they need to promote tech and innovation
Legal regulators should consider explaining to the public “the benefits of using technology and innovation to access legal services”, the Legal Services Board has said.
Senior judiciary “inadequately resourced to deliver leadership”
The senior judiciary is “inadequately resourced and supported” to deliver the leadership functions they are responsible for, a report for the Nuffield Foundation has found.
Bar earnings gap a “serious cultural and structural problem”
The earnings gap between male and female barristers is not explained by caring responsibilities, choice of practice area, or amount of legally aided work, Bar Council research has found.
Licensed conveyancer disqualified for “pattern” of dishonesty
A licensed conveyancer who lied to a client and fabricated a letter to him, lied to her law firm about it and then lied again to her regulator has been disqualified for 10 years.
CJC unveils members and terms of reference for litigation funding review
A High Court judge and the former principal legal adviser to the Lord Chief Justice have been named as co-chairs of the Civil Justice Council review of third-party litigation funding.
Insolvency law “entirely capable” of dealing with digital assets
English insolvency law is “entirely capable of convenient and sensible application to disputes concerning digital assets”, an expert panel has declared.
