PII premiums rises to be lower than last year, says Law Society research
Professional indemnity insurance premiums will rise again this year but by less than in 2022, when it was 12% across the market, Law Society research has predicted.
SRA probes dozens of firms over bulk compensation claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been carrying out dozens of investigations into possible misconduct in bulk compensation claims, particularly around cavity wall insulation.
Drink-driving barrister cannot return to practice until “medically fit”
A barrister twice convicted of drink driving cannot return to practice for six months and only then with evidence that she is “medically fit”, a Bar disciplinary tribunal has decided.
City practice is first law firm to obtain ISO diversity certification
City firm CMS UK has become the first law firm to be awarded the new ISO 30415 diversity and inclusion certification, helping it to measure progress and decide what to focus on.
Not-for-profit family law ABS bids to expand successful model
A family law alternative business structure with charitable status is considering setting up a chambers as it expands its efforts to fill the justice gap for women ineligible for legal aid.
Professional enablers fuelling “opportunistic personal injury fraud”
The cost-of-living crisis is encouraging “opportunistic” personal injury fraud, with “professional enablers” designing “cynical ‘conveyor belt’ processes” to maximise fake or exaggerated injuries.
Committee imposes conditions on Buckland’s job with law firm
The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments has imposed conditions on former Lord Chancellor Sir Robert Buckland’s role with London law firm Payne Hicks Beach.
Eight out of 10 NHS claims now settle pre-issue
The proportion of claims settled by NHS Resolution pre-issue hit a record 80% in the last year, but the cost of claims still rose, according to its annual report.
Chalk: Government “will always respect” legal aid lawyers
Legal aid solicitors and barristers “will always be respected by this government”, and not accused of being “fat cats” or “on the gravy train”, the Lord Chancellor has promised.
Legal expenses giant to buy rival and its ABS
Two of the leading names in legal expenses insurance are coming together after ARAG Group agreed a deal to buy DAS UK, including its law firm.
