'Exceptional circumstances' in immigration clampdown
Legislation ' to make clear it is the government and parliament that decides who should have the right to remain in the UK'.
Protection for borrowers at risk of undue influence
Private client.
Costs risks and credit hire
Civil procedure.
The Data (Use and Access) Act – what to expect
Data protection.
Does a promise create a legitimate expectation?
Local government.
Family firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
In depth: Poor communication driving complaints, private client conference hears
Some solicitors are providing written information too late, or exceeding cost estimates without warning clients.
Bar plans enforcement shakeup
Solicitors would be eligible to chair disciplinary panels under extensive proposals published for consultation.
Solicitor who tried to stop complaint to SRA struck off
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal says solicitor’s misconduct reflected a ‘troubling mind set’.
Best of the blogs - 5 July 2025
Missed our blogs this week? Here’s our top five…
Still in the right lane
Richard Williams reviews 'Button on Taxis: Licensing Law and Practice (fifth edition)'.
Summer reading list for lawyers
In search of a book for the beach? David Pickup shares his holiday reads.
New practice note for conveyancers on climate change
Law Society publishes voluntary guidance to help solicitors cope with a complex new challenge.
Conveyancers ‘in the dark’ over material information
Law Society seeking urgent clarification after National Trading Standards guidance is withdrawn.
Court restores firm's 50% damages deduction
County court judge said damages were being 'eaten up' by costs - but his ruling was overturned.
Leading firm quits injury sector by selling business to rival
Shoosmiths says serious injury work now requires substantial, specialist investment.
