NHS Resolution should investigate the level of fees claimant clinical negligence lawyers deduct from clients’ damages as part of efforts to control the cost of claims, the NAO says today.…
A struck-off solicitor and former deputy district judge who defrauded his clients at two law firms of nearly £400,000 over the course of 17 years has been jailed for four…
Residential property trend data for Q3 2025 reveals a market held back by uncertainty as speculation over potential reforms to property taxes ahead of the Autumn Budget weighs on market…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has apologised for failures in its oversight of SSB Law and is set to be censured for them by the Legal Services Board. The post “We…
We summarise the key findings of the Carson McDowell report into the SRA’s handling of SSB and the recommendations it makes to avoid a repeat. The post SSB report: What…
At the heart of the report into the SRA’s handling of SSB Law is the argument that the regulator missed opportunities to act earlier. This is what happened and when.…
Survivors of sexual and gender-based violence in the UK should get legal aid to defend themselves against SLAPPs, a report has argued, calling also for more action by legal regulators.…
When purchasing a residential property, especially a high-value or complex one, environmental risks are often overlooked until it’s too late. The post Why your property buyer should consider a SiteSolutions…
For anyone dealing with a personal injury, unsafe housing conditions or medical negligence, choosing the right organisation to support their claim is rarely straightforward. The post From first click to…
A trainee property lawyer who helped her brother flee the country so he could avoid prosecution for murder has been disqualified from working for law firms. The post Ban for…
Competition Appeal Tribunal rules need to change so that a portion of unclaimed damages from collective actions go to charity when cases settle. The post Change CAT settlement rules so…
Artificial intelligence “has its limitations”, an employment tribunal judge has told a man who used it in a claim against collapsed law firm Axiom Ince. The post “AI has its…
The Court of Appeal has given a lawyer the green light to challenge a decision to strike out his harassment claim against his former law firm. The post Court of…
Residual balance issues just don’t seem to go away. Despite years of guidance and multiple regulatory warnings, many firms still trip up on these sums of money. The post Residual…
The Department for Business & Trade is consulting on major changes to retentions in construction, have your say before 23 October. The post Construction Retentions Reform: The UK Retention Deposit…