Eight men guilty of PI claims data conspiracy
Eight men have been found guilty of a conspiracy to unlawfully obtain data from garages to sell on as potential leads for personal injury claims.
Investigate “bullying” judge or face judicial review, watchdog told
A group of 10 people is threatening a judicial review against the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office unless it investigates a judge’s alleged misogynistic and bullying behaviour.
Solicitors should include LEI in initial conversations with clients
Legal expenses insurance “should always be included in the initial conversation” between solicitor and client, the Law Society has said.
Judge criticises NHS trust for not explaining why it ignored ADR bid
A King’s Bench master has ordered an NHS trust to comply with a requirement that it provide a witness statement explaining why it had not engaged with proposed ADR.
Complaint to SRA “cannot form basis of discrimination claim”
A City law firm’s complaint to the SRA about a disabled worker cannot form the basis of a discrimination claim, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Solicitors condemn HMRC plans for “deemed waiver” of privilege
Solicitors have condemned plans by HMRC to introduce a “deemed waiver” of privilege where tax avoidance scheme are marketed as being supported by a legal opinion.
Private equity takes stake in remote-working commercial law firm
A fast-growing commercial law firm whose lawyers work remotely has become the latest to take private equity backing, with LDC buying a large minority stake.
Financial Reporting Council director to take helm at SRA
The executive director of supervision at the Financial Reporting Council has today been named as the new chief executive of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Bank sues law firm for deluge of “poor-quality” mis-selling claims
A law firm that specialises in financial mis-selling is facing a novel claim of causing loss by unlawful means through deluging a bank with allegedly poor-quality cases.
Legal Services Board at heart of regulatory failings, says BSB chief
The structure of regulation established by the Legal Services Act 2007 “does not work well”, the outgoing chair of the Bar Standards Board declared last night.
