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More than third of clients do not instruct same firm for new work
Fewer than two-thirds of consumers who needed legal services more than once used the same firm, according to new research.
Treasury seeks to intervene in Supreme Court motor finance case
The government has applied to intervene in the Supreme Court hearing on motor finance, expressing concern that the Court of Appeal ruling could damage the market.
Top firm’s COLP “acted reasonably” over concerns about client
The COLP at leading City law firm Kennedys has been cleared of failing to adequately investigate concerns about a property development it was advising on.
MPs revive inquiry into county court delays
The justice select committee has launched a new inquiry into the county court, “amid persistent concerns over capacity and resources”, after the previous one was cut short by the election.
SDT introduces automatic disclosure of documents
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has introduced a new policy which aims to cut the number of non-party disclosure applications by the press and public.
Former Lord Chancellor swaps Bar for US law firm partnership
Former Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk KC has left the self-employed Bar to become a partner in the London office of US law firm Jones Day.
Post Office scandal “shows that privilege needs urgent reform”
The Post Office inquiry shows that legal professional privilege presents “significant problems of principle and practice” and needs urgent reform, leading academics have argued.
Pupil suspended for cheating in training exercise
A first-six pupil barrister who accessed a file without permission that helped her with a training exercise, and then pretended she had not, has been suspended for 18 months.
LSB pressures regulators to improve lawyers’ ethical approach
Lawyers’ lack of proper regard for ethics, and their “disproportionate focus” on client interests above all else, means regulators need to take action to improve compliance.
Jailed solicitor’s ex-wife made subject to unexplained wealth order
The Serious Fraud Office has secured its first unexplained wealth order against the ex-wife of Tim Schools, the jailed struck-off solicitor behind the Axiom Fund fraud.