Octopus Legacy eyes surge in probate work after acquisitions
Octopus Legacy, the fast-growing estate planning and bereavement business, has predicted its probate work will jump by 1,000% over the next 12 months following a major acquisition.
SRA set to issue Mazur guidance – but onus is on solicitors
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to publish guidance on the implications on the Mazur ruling very shortly, it has told MPs.
Solicitor who lied to indemnity insurer is suspended
A solicitor who admitted misleading his indemnity insurer about being the sole signatory on client account and practised without insurance for several months, has been suspended.
Health justice partnerships “effective at problem solving”
Four out of 10 clients who obtained legal advice at their GPs’ surgeries reported that their issues were resolved within three months, according to new research.
Junior solicitor used AI to draft misleading letters to court
A junior solicitor who used AI to draft two misleading emails to the High Court “seems to have almost entirely outsourced the thinking process”, the judge has said.
SDT: Solicitor’s antisemitic tweets were “attention seeking”
A law firm owner who sent antisemitic messages on social media was attention seeking, rather than antisemitic, the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has decided.
Lammy rejects recommended pay rise for judiciary
Lord Chancellor David Lammy has rejected a recommended 3.8% pay award for judges, while launching a new judicial diversity initiative and naming his candidate to chair the JAC.
Ex-City partner fails in appeal over unfair dismissal claim
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by a former Rosenblatt partner after his claim against the law firm was rejected.
Suspended suspension for boss who bullied junior female staff
A law firm owner who bullied and harassed five junior female colleagues, including taking one to his flat after a Christmas party and asking her for a kiss, has been handed a suspended suspension.
SRA ordered to make interim £200k costs payment to Dentons
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has been ordered make an interim costs payment of £200,000 to global law firm Dentons – but the Court of Appeal questioned the overall costs claimed.
