“Ignorance of new rules is no defence”, ministry tells CMCs
Ignorance of the rules is no defence where there have been breaches, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has told claims management companies (CMCs) in guidance notes for a new set of rules which come into force today.
Legal recruitment consultant sets up commercial law ABS
Stuart Gillespie, founder of recruitment company G2 Legal, has set up a commercial law alternative business structure with his in-house solicitor, Lucy Tarrant. They are partners in Cognitive Law LLP.
On-the-run former solicitor jailed for £1m stamp duty fraud
A former solicitor who stole almost £1m through stamp duty fraud has been sentenced to ten years in jail. Shameer Sacranie, 40, from Leicester is believed to have fled the country and was sentenced in his absence last week.
‘DIY law’ entrepreneur relaunches landlord website
Legal entrepreneur Brad Askew has relaunched a property website for landlords, which attracts up to 600,000 unique visits a year. The Tenancy Agreement Service is aimed particularly at the 78% of Britain’s 3.5m private landlords who only let one property.
Quindell board baffled by latest share price drop
Quindell plc told investors today that it cannot explain the latest slide in its volatile share price. The alternative business structure closed at 136.5p on Friday, down nearly 10% on the day and 35% since announcing its first-half results on 21 August.
Law firm wins injunction against former client over online harassment
A law firm has won an injunction against a former client who set up websites about the firm with its name in the URL, after the High Court deemed his actions to be harassment. The injunction also covered Rick Kordowski, who ran the infamous SolicitorsFromHell.co.uk website.
Chambers chief executive achieves Bar Standards Board first
Nicola Sawford of Serle Court has become the first chambers chief executive ever appointed a board member of the Bar Standards Board. A chartered accountant, she has been in her post for over 10 years.
Cherie Blair leaves Matrix to focus on ABS
Cherie Blair QC is to throw herself into her work with her alternative business structure (ABS) Omnia Strategy after leaving Matrix Chambers, which she co-founded 14 years ago.
QC wins High Court battle to be paid £100,000 fee
The High Court has ordered a Jersey lawyer to pay an English barrister’s fee, dismissing a claim that the fee was an honorarium which was not legally enforceable.
North-west ABSs post strong results as Slater & Gordon eyes Welsh acquisition
Two north-west alternative business structures (ABSs) have announced record results, while Slater & Gordon’s next potential acquisition, and first in Wales, has emerged.
