There should only be a move to regulate third-party litigation funding in the event of “an identifiable problem or market failure”, a major report has concluded. The post Major report…
The two partners of a firm whose purpose is to serve the non-legal business interests of one of them have been fined for multiple rule breaches, including using client account…
Almost half of conveyancing firms do not have pricing policies which are “clearly defined, understood, communicated and adhered to” all the time. The post Many conveyancing firms “do not have…
A ruling that parties must engage in ADR before their argument over costs can be heard is a landmark that could herald the start of a new era, according to…
Land Data has launched its 2025 Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence and is asking Local Authority customers to nominate the Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales. The…
The first episode in a new series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, will focus on how a continuous improvement mindset can help SME law firms to stay competitive…
The High Court has ordered a leading City litigation firm to name the source of a potentially forged report produced as part of an arbitration dispute between Russian oligarchs. The…
A solicitor who signed an inaccurate declaration that triggered the release of a £1m Covid loan to a client, has been fined £15,000. The post Solicitor fined for inaccurate declaration…
Bullying and harassment is not limited to the Bar and “disruptive action” may be needed to create a “fair, healthy, diverse and inclusive legal profession”, the Legal Services Board has…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has stressed the importance of voluntarily disclosing breaches of the Russia sanctions following the first fine handed out under the regime. The post SRA urges voluntary…
Unbundled legal services, often referred to as ‘limited scope’ or ‘discrete task’ representation’, have gained traction in recent years as a response to the rising demand for affordable legal assistance.…
Verify 365’s client onboarding platform is made up of several different elements that enable lawyers to onboard their clients and validate their information including their ID documents and in some…
Saving costs is one of the primary reasons that organisations transition from on-premises IT systems to cloud-based environments. However, many organisations still struggle to understand whether migrating to the cloud…
A senior partner who told a newly qualified solicitor to lie in an email to a client has been suspended from practice for nine months. The post Partner suspended for…
A law firm that was hacked and had sensitive client data published on the dark web has been reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office. The post ICO reprimands law firm…