A wealth management and tax advice firm is to launch an alternative business structure later this year to create a “fully joined-up advisory platform” for its globally mobile clients. The…
Private client law firms could see client numbers fall as the court digitisation programme is helping more people submit probate applications themselves. The post More applications for probate being made…
The judiciary has launched an initiative to make the courts more accessible to younger people by issuing the first guide to court language and etiquette. The post “Call me MRollz,”…
The information accessed by home buyers and sellers on the internet may be giving them “incorrect expectations” about the timescales or process involved in conveyancing. The post LeO: Internet driving…
In-house legal function leaders will increasingly have to evolve their thinking on how to manage multigenerational teams containing differing levels of technological expertise. The post Cross-generation collaboration: the key to…
The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision in Mazur, holding that an unauthorised person can conduct litigation so long as they are under the supervision of an authorised lawyer.…
In recent years, the personal injury sector has undergone a noticeable shift. While legal expertise and case outcomes remain crucial, another factor has become increasingly important to claimants: transparency. The…
The Court of Appeal ruling in Mazur is “a victory for CILEX members” but also for access to justice, consumers and the profession, the organisation has declared. The post Mazur…
The FCA’s announcement of the redress scheme for motor finance claims has seen lawyers decry the impact on consumers and also predict it will be challenged in court. The post…
A solicitor, described by a district judge as a “dishonest fraudster” who “consistently lied” to the court and to his law firm, has been struck off. The post Solicitor labelled…
The government should invest both in the court system and new legislation to boost economic growth, a report for the Ministry of Justice has urged. The post Invest in courts…
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules. The post AML in an era of…
The FCA has promised “robust action” against law firms and CMCs that engage in “sharp practices” around the finalised motor finance compensation scheme. The post FCA issues stark warning to…
The percentage of road-traffic accident claims with psychological injury indicated in medical reports are increasing YoY across both the MoJ and OIC portals. The post Verisk Claims data bites: Personal…
A law firm owner is suing a former probate executive she employed for defamation over reviews left on two websites, as part of a wider dispute that involves another solicitor.…