“Panicked” solicitor who backdated document struck off
A solicitor who backdated a document and sent a misleading email to a client has been struck off, despite evidence he was experiencing significant mental health difficulties at the time.
Bullish PI group eyes “latent market” as it reports strong results
There is a “significant latent demand” for a law firm that can “unlock” personal injury claims that people are not bringing, listed business NAHL Group said yesterday.
BSB seeks power to appeal decision of health panels
The Bar Standards Board is to take a right of appeal against decisions of its health panels, which is currently restricted to the affected barrister.
LSB puts SRA under pressure amid fears of more law firm collapses
The Legal Services Board is to bear down on the Solicitors Regulation Authority amid concern that more collapses could follow the likes of Axiom Ince and PM Law.
Lawyers granted injunction against harassment from litigant in person
A solicitor and a barrister in a family case have been granted an interim injunction against the litigant in person on the other side accused of harassing them.
Law firm’s AI tool translates legalese into Gen Z or ‘sassy’ English
“Honey, the legal world was in a full-blown meltdown, and this judgment is the ice water they needed.” That’s how a law firm’s plain English AI tool’s ‘sassy’ mode summarises the Mazur ruling.
Massive insider trading allegations rock leading US law firms
Thirty people have been charged in the US with a decade-long insider trading scheme that netted tens of millions of dollars in illicit profits by stealing information from top law firms.
FCA review to turn up heat on law firms and CMCs over claims work
The Financial Conduct Authority is stepping up pressure on claims management companies and law firms by launching a review of the claims management market.
HF “did not need its private equity backer” for major acquisition
National insurance and commercial law firm HF did not need the private equity investment it received in 2024 to buy health and social care specialists Hempsons, a deal unveiled yesterday.
Partner struck off for ‘witnessing’ unsigned leases
A partner who witnessed two leases as having been signed in his presence when they had not has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
