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.
SRA warns profession over AI misuse amidst investigations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has “a number of ongoing investigations” into the possible misuse of AI after receiving 42 reports in the past year.
More people living in family and criminal legal aid deserts
There has been a sharp rise in the number of people living in legal aid deserts for family and criminal law, while around 14.5m people overall are in deserts.
Latest Knights acquisition boosts Thames Valley offering
Listed law firm Knights has made its 29th acquisition since going public eight years ago, spending £4m on Thames Valley practice THP Solicitors.
LSB approves separation of compliance and management roles
The Legal Services Board has approved rule changes to separate law firm managers who can “unilaterally” make decisions from compliance officer roles in all but the smallest firms.
Barrister recorded court hearings and made fun of ex-employee
A barrister who made illicit audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings has been disbarred, after her second disciplinary tribunal appearance in five years.
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.
Conveyancer’s disability discrimination claim thrown out
A judge has thrown out a conveyancer’s disability discrimination claim against his former firm after showing “a total disregard for case management orders”.
Unregulated divorce service poised to launch law firm
Divorce and separation service amicable – which markets itself as an alternative to solicitors – is to enter regulation for the first time by setting up its own law firm.
Law firm directors struck off for misusing client account money
Two directors of a City law firm have been struck off for acting dishonestly in making an unauthorised payment from client account of almost £95,000 to a third party.
