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CILEx Regulation pushes ahead with transparency for all legal services

4 September 2024

Rule changes which would mean that law firms regulated by CILEx Regulation would be the first required to publish price and service information for all services have been put to the LSB.


30-year high in insolvencies boosts litigation funder

4 September 2024

Listed insolvency litigation funder Manolete said it was enjoying “the most attractive trading conditions” since the business was formed in 2009 as it announced strong financial results.


Lawyers commit to no printing for City firm’s low-carbon service

3 September 2024

A City law firm has asked its lawyers to e-sign an agreement not to print documents for a low-carbon service specially developed for the Government Legal Department.


Representative action “motivated by financial rewards” struck out

3 September 2024

The High Court has struck out a prospective representative action on behalf of people who have suffered flight delays because it was more about the funder making money than consumer rights.


Law firm owner rebuked for practising without insurance

3 September 2024

A solicitor who did not shut down his law firm properly, continuing to deal with client matters even though he was not insured, has been rebuked.


Appeal judges reject prisoner’s claim that lawyers failed him in court

3 September 2024

The Court of Appeal has rejected a prisoner’s claim that his lawyers “failed to represent him properly” after convictions for grievous bodily harm.


Legal Omubdsman restarts work on publishing decisions

2 September 2024

The Legal Ombudsman is set to restart work towards publishing the decisions it makes in full, now that operational performance is improving, Legal Futures can reveal.


Claim against law firm thrown out over LiP’s service failure

2 September 2024

The High Court did not “receive” a claim form that was not properly e-filed by a litigant in person wanting to sue her former solicitors, the Court of Appeal has ruled.


Paralegal rebuked for misleading client over Land Registry matter

2 September 2024

A paralegal who misled a client about the progress of their matter as she sought to clear up a problem she inherited on a file has been rebuked by the SRA.


Anti-corruption campaign criticises government refusal to act on arbitration

30 August 2024

The government’s refusal to address the risks of corruption infecting arbitration is “a missed opportunity” that risks the UK’s reputation, a campaign group has argued.

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