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Barrister fined for call declaration omissions “had told Lincoln’s Inn”

27 January 2025

The lawyer heavily fined for failing to declare adverse findings about himself when applying to be called to the Bar said he had already done so when joining Lincoln’s Inn.


Mastercard backs Merricks with £10m for litigation funder dispute

24 January 2025

Mastercard will back the man suing it, Walter Merricks, in his dispute with his litigation funder over its proposed settlement with him, which the funder opposes – to the tune of £10m.


KC condemns SRA for “unprincipled approach” to fines

24 January 2025

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has demonstrated a “shambolic and unprincipled approach” to the use of its fining powers, a leading regulatory KC has argued.


Motor cases continue to fall as other PI claims rise over last year

24 January 2025

The number of road traffic accident claims continued to fall last year, according to official data, but claims for clinical negligence, employer’s liability and public liability all rose.


Law firm sustainability leaders “do not have knowledge they need”

24 January 2025

Only 38% of law firm ‘sustainability champions’ – individuals chosen by firms to lead green initiatives – have the knowledge they need to fulfil their roles effectively.


ESG moving up agenda as mid-sized law firms seek growth

23 January 2025

Mid-sized law firms are focused on growth but recruitment troubles risk holding back their plans, according to new research who showed they were taking ESG more seriously too.


Drink-drive solicitor who refused breath test did not lack integrity

23 January 2025

A solicitor arrested for failing to provide a sample of his breath after being pulled over for drink-driving did not act with a lack of integrity, the SDT has ruled.


SRA, BSB and CILEX Regulation facing “increased oversight”

23 January 2025

The Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board and CILEX Regulation all require increased oversight, the Legal Services Board has revealed.


Man ordered to pay £10,000 costs for failed LeO judicial review

23 January 2025

A man whose application for permission to bring a judicial review against the Legal Ombudsman was certified as totally without merit has been ordered to pay £10,000 in costs.


Funder targets consumer claims with ABS launch and law firm deal

22 January 2025

A law firm funder with £25m in the market has launched its own alternative business structure focused on consumer claims and also acquired data breach law firm Hayes Connor.

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