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Regulators fear they were misled over PII insurer’s collapse
Financial services regulators will investigate a professional indemnity insurer over fears they were misled about its financial position.
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SFO says ‘independence is crucial’ amid takeover fears
David Green was giving evidence at a justice committee hearing into the work of the SFO.
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LAA invitation highlights yet another ‘advice desert’
Invitation issued for Cambridgeshire as Ministry of Justice says it is considering LASPO review date.
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City firm defeats £15m negligence claim over extent of retainer
The High Court has rejected a professional negligence claim potentially worth more than £15m against a City firm. Former Ernst and Young partner Cathal Lyons had sought to claim against his former legal advisers Fox Williams in relation to insurance settlements made following a motorcycle accident 10 years ago when ...
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Heathrow Airport expansion faces multiple legal challenges
Government hopes for a ‘national policy statement’ fast-track likely to be confounded, planning expert says.
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MoJ unveils plan to rid MedCo scheme of shell companies
All medical reporting organisations must prove they are independent and properly staffed.
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Lawyers recognised for LGBT work
Power list highlights efforts to improve diversity and LGBT issues.
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NewsIP threats bill will help SMEs, Lords committee hears
Proposed bill could also reduce need for litigation and improve communications.
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NewsPersonal injury market ‘generally working well’ – SRA study
Independent research for the Solicitors Regulation Authority says market is adapting positively to LASPO.
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NewsSentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors
Sentencing Council tackles court order breaches in its latest consultation paper.
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NewsGateley partners net £6.4m from share sales
Partners cash in on the firm’s pioneering 2015 flotation.
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NewsLeigh Day prepares for Supreme Court battle with MoD
One-day evidence hearing will focus on safeguards over detention in Afghanistan.
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NewsFine for drawing client funds to help daughter
Leeds partner was working with consent of late client’s beneficiary but admits 'injudicious and irrational' lapse.
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NewsEversheds faces £100m Northern Rock negligence claim
International firm says it is ‘vigorously defending’ claim by Northern Rock Asset Management.
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NewsUniversity of Law appoints third chief executive in a year
Stelios Platis replaced by Professor Andrea Nollent.
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NewsCMA highlights lack of solicitor involvement in contract reviews
Competition watchdog says businesses risk breaching new laws or regulations.
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NewsJailed McKenzie friend facing £12,000 claim
David Bright could be released from prison to answer debt recovery claim.
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NewsStudy shows improvement in legal diversity
Law Society president Robert Bourns said social mobility is gradually improving.
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NewsThe bar: ‘change or get left behind’
The young bar is debt-ridden and stressed out while senior barristers are nervously contemplating digital justice.
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NewsProfits hit at top 100 firms – survey
PwC says situation is likely to be exacerbated following EU referendum vote in favour of Brexit.