Election law a growing area – and good for democracy, say experts
Challenging election results is on the rise across the world and this is a good thing, with a new breed of election lawyers emerging in some countries, according to the authors of a new book.
Clinical negligence leader sees results from “fast and fair” approach
The use of “fast and fair resolution” meetings has allowed the law firm that runs more clinical negligence cases than any other to settle a higher-than-average number.
Watchdog launches probe into Blacker’s legal advice charity
The Charity Commission has begun an investigation into the Joint Armed Forces Legal Advocacy Service in the wake of the continued involvement of notorious struck-off solicitor Dr Alan Blacker.
City partner rebuked for trial livestreaming breach
A City partner who allowed a trial to be livestreamed to observers outside the UK without the court’s permission has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Solicitor caught on CCTV giving cash to clients at police station
A veteran solicitor caught on CCTV four times giving cash to arrested clients at a Kent police station has been struck off. He said he had acted with the “utmost stupidity”.
Frozen personal injury fixed costs need “immediate review”
Many fixed recoverable costs for personal injury cases have not been increased since 2013 and are in need of “immediate review”, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations has said.
Fresh warning over barristers making “supportive” comments about cases
A senior QC has called for the “fundamentally contradictory” rules on what barristers can say in public about their cases to be re-examined.
SDT hears fewer sexual misconduct cases than expected
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal heard fewer cases involving sexual misconduct by solicitors last year than it expected, given the high number investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Post Office inquiry chair urges higher legal fees for compensation advice
It is “essential” that sub-postmasters claiming on one of the compensation schemes following the Horizon scandal can recover their legal costs, the chair of the Post Office scandal enquiry said yesterday.
Inadequate medical reports causing “unnecessary” OIC disputes
Inadequate medical reports for claims pursued via the Official Injury Claim portal are causing unnecessary disputes over non-tariff injuries, a leading defendant law firm has said.
