Technology “can help conveyancers meet consumer demands”
Only a tiny number of conveyancing firms are committed to innovation, while consumers are pressing for technology that gives them access to information, a survey said.
Lawyer abandons career at Bar to set up CILEx entity
A barrister who spent six years fruitlessly trying to obtain a pupillage has instead become an immigration practitioner as the head of her own firm, overseen by CILEx Regulation.
Insurers’ claims management work “putting solicitors at risk”
Insurers are putting solicitors in potential breach of their code of conduct by passing on work obtained through cold-calling third parties involved in car accidents, it has been claimed.
Bar lays out cost of LASPO to public and barristers
The Bar Council has laid out the demoralised state of legal aid barristers as it urged the government to reverse key elements of LASPO.
Tribunal ups fine for solicitor who broke restraining order
A criminal law solicitor convicted of breaking a restraining order has been fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal more than he originally agreed with his regulator.
National chambers expands into Ireland as Brexit looms
National chambers Clerksroom has recruited two barristers based in County Mayo, Ireland, in expectation of a lot of legal work arising from Brexit.
Warning over Civil Liability Bill litigation risk
The government will need to fill in the detail of the Civil Liability Bill carefully to avoid a new outbreak of litigation because of claimants trying to “game the system”.
Civil Liability Bill clears Commons with no exemption for children
The Civil Liability Bill completed its passage through the House of Commons yesterday, with MPs voting by 294 to 238 to approve its third reading amid “enormous respect” for PI lawyers.
Solicitor who defrauded clients of £144,000 is struck off
A solicitor jailed for five years for defrauding clients of over £144,000 has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He is appealing against his conviction.
Brexit will not help law firms trying to expand abroad, MPs told
Brexit will not create opportunities for law firms to expand into new markets abroad and instead could make it harder, MPs on the justice select committee have been warned.
