All Consumer issues, debt and bankruptcy articles – Page 2
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News focus: Why comparison sites can't seem to crack the legal sector
Competition watchdogs have bemoaned the dearth of comparison sites in the law. But is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
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Law firms owed tens of thousands await news of Bolton sale
Football club battles for its future as dozens of unsecured creditors watch and wait.
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Bankruptcy curbs extended for ex-solicitor who abused client trust
John Killington has restrictions extended to nine years after being pursued for costs by SRA.
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City firm owed £167k thwarted in bid to make debtor bankrupt
High Court agrees adjournment after hearing that other creditors want to give financial adviser more time to pay.
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Solicitors warned to expect extension of price transparency rules
Iain Miller says most firms have only done the bare minimum to comply - which could spur the SRA to further action.
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Solicitor fined after lending vulnerable client £27k at 60% interest
Richard Barca tells tribunal he was trying to help client who faced losing her home and livelihood.
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Firms must publish details of solicitors' credentials
SRA transparency rules will also include requirements on price and timescale for legal work.
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US class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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CCJs against consumers drop for first time in five years
Latest figures from the Registry Trust report statistics of judgments against both businesses and consumers.
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VW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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Law Report
9 July 2018
This week’s starred law reports include a public spaces protection order, consumer protection, a transfer of liability in a banker-client relationship, personal data protection and gender equality in pensions.
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Opinion
BOOK REVIEW: Where complex litigation is akin to space exploration
Sovereign Defaults Before Domestic Courts
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County court judgments hit record levels
Registry Trust information also shows increase in succesful claims against businesses.
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Government shelves bill to cut '19th century red tape' around logbook loans
Law Commission says it is disappointed with HM Treasury's decision.
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Leigh Day kicks off universities claim with pre-action letter
Firm is second to bring claim under for breach of contract over lost teaching hours.
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Government seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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New public body may probe solicitor ban on pro bono debt advice
Solicitors risk committing a criminal offence if they breach a prohibition under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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City firm backs huge group action case against Google
High Court claim alleges Google breached data of millions of iPhone owners.
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Law Commission tries to cut '19th century red tape' around logbook loans
Proposed Goods Mortgages Act would give vulnerable borrowers additional time to seek debt advice.