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High Court overturns decision striking out claim against law firm – Legal Futures
The High Court has overturned a master’s decision to strike out a claim against a London law firm because of a release clause in a previous settlement involving its clients.…
Knights returns to the acquisition trail with £12.5m deal – Legal Futures
Listed law firm consolidator Knights has unveiled its first acquisition in over a year – and 22nd in total – by announcing a £12.5m deal for West Midlands firm Thursfields…
Number of LPAs registered soars by 28% – Legal Futures
There was a 28% surge in the number of applications for lasting powers of attorney last year, but the Office of the Public Guardian still managed to reduce its backlog.…
Sham marriages solicitor is struck off – Legal Futures
A solicitor who arranged sham marriages as an immigration lawyer while “falsely representing” to the Home Office that his own marriage was genuine, has been struck off. The post Sham…
ICO takes action against two organisations for “risking public trust” by failing to respond to public requests for information – ICO News
We have taken action against two trusted public services after investigations found they’d failed to meet basic information request requirements, as set out under the Freedom of Information Act 2000…
Linklaters posts 78% retention rate in cohort featuring relocated Moscow trainees – Legal Cheek
46 out of 59 Magic Circle law firm Linklaters has confirmed its Autumn retention rate, with 46 out of 59 final-seat trainees — or 78% — securing associate roles. Eleven…
Aspiring barrister: ‘Should I take a 17k pay cut for CV-boosting role?’ – Legal Cheek
Will move pay off? In the latest instalment in our Career Conundrums series, a budding barrister is looking for some guidance on how to secure a pupillage, and whether sacrificing…
The best social media posts of the week – Legal Cheek
A round-up of online musings, memes and more Overheard in Liverpool County Court 10 times I embarrassed myself when I first started my job as a trainee lawyer Why as…
Five reasons why diversity and inclusion are important in law firms – Legal Futures
Diversity and inclusion, along with equality and equity, are increasingly common terms we encounter in professional life. This is why you should prioritise them to reap substantial rewards. The post…
TV personalities wade in over agents “forcing” conveyancers on buyers – Legal Futures
Estate agents forcing buyers to use their preferred lawyers, or at least charge more if they do not, has come under the spotlight thanks to TV personalities Martin Lewis and…
Local authority solicitor who lied about care order struck off – Legal Futures
A local authority solicitor who provided “false and misleading information” to colleagues over a period of 18 months about an application to discharge a child’s care order has been struck…
Law Society “must become more responsive to members” after SGM – Legal Futures
The Law Society “must become much more responsive to its members working at the coalface of legal services”, the head of the Property Lawyers Action Group has said. The post…