High Court overturns tribunal’s decision on barrister accused of concealing convictions
The High Court has quashed the decision of a Bar disciplinary tribunal, which resulted in a barrister being disbarred and fined £3,000, following accusations that he failed to disclose criminal convictions.
Irwin Mitchell launches IMe Law with esure
Irwin Mitchell has announced the launch of an alternative business structure (ABS) with online insurer esure, called IMe Law. The move is the latest in a series of ABS deals between insurers and law firms.
Solicitors accused of “bullying” barristers into accepting contracts
Solicitors have been accused of using “bullying” tactics to impose their own contractual terms on barristers.
SRA calls for evidence as indemnity deadline approaches
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a call for evidence on its indemnity insurance reforms, as the Legal Services Board (LSB) continues its deliberations on whether or not to approve a cut in the minimum cover limit.
Bar Standards Board to “research need for accreditation schemes”
The Bar Standards (BSB) has promised to research “the need for other quality assurance schemes and/or accreditation schemes” so the public can have confidence in barristers.
Associates should consider entrepreneurial “middle way”, futurologist advises
The Canadian futurologist who wrote a key report on ‘agile working’ in the legal profession, has issued a blueprint for law firm associates who aim to strike out on their own.
Smaller CMCs ‘hit hardest by market changes’
Smaller claims management companies (CMCs) have been hit hardest by market changes such as the ban on referral fees, it has emerged.
Lord Chancellors should be legally qualified, Lord Judge says
Lord Judge, the former Lord Chief Justice (LCJ), has told peers that Lord Chancellors should have “some legal qualification”.
PC fee still too high, solicitors tell Law Society
Solicitors believe the practising certificate (PC) fee is still too high, despite a cut of 17% approved by the Law Society council earlier this month, research has revealed.
Sole practitioners warn of “dire consequences” if indemnity limit is cut
Sole practitioners have warned of “dire consequences” if the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) goes ahead with its plans to cut the minimum limit for indemnity cover from £2m to £500,000.
