The recent publication of NHS hospital league tables marks a significant shift in how trust performance is being presented and scrutinised. The post NHS league tables: what the first published…
As high-volume consumer claims continue to grow in scale and complexity, litigation funding has become essential for law firms and claims management companies managing these cases. The post Responsible lending…
Nearly a third of law firms checked by the SRA for their approach to anti-money laundering in the past year were non-compliant, a big rise on the previous 12 months.…
A male barrister who sexually harassed the same woman at two different social events has been disbarred by a Bar disciplinary tribunal. The post Male barrister disbarred for sexually harassing…
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused a solicitor’s bid to be restored to the roll just three years after being struck off for dishonesty. The post Solicitor who criticised “draconian”…
The number of complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service brought by law firms and CMCs has collapsed in the wake of the new case fee. The post Case fees causes…
For over two decades, VinciWorks has been transforming how the legal sector approaches compliance, turning training and reporting into an engaging, measurable part of firm culture. The post VinciWorks appeared…
The Claims Futures Conference was held in Manchester on 22 October and incorporated our long-running PI Futures conference, covering both personal injury and financial mis-selling. The post Claims Futures Conference…
The Legal Services Board is to probe “the scale and impact” of breaches of the right to conduct litigation in the wake of the Mazur ruling. The post Legal Services…
A fifth of law firms are considering private equity investment as a route to growth and transformation, according to new research. The post Fifth of law firms looking to option…
All third-party funders should join the Association of Litigation Funders while the government decides on the way forward for the sector, the courts minister said this week. The post Minister…
A specialist strategic consultancy advising lawyers, investors and regulators has spun out of a City law firm as demand for help in navigating the legal market grows. The post Consultancy…
Both financial and legal regulators are, and have been for some time now, keenly focused on client vulnerability or clients in vulnerable circumstances. The post The four key areas of…
Accidents in public places are not just an inconvenience – they often leave individuals with life-altering injuries, financial losses, and long recovery periods. The post National Claims vs. Negligence: Fighting…
Law firms are divided over what should be regarded as a complaint from clients, a survey by the Solicitors Regulation Authority has found. The post Law firms disagree on what…