John Hyde
Deputy News Editor
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to £700,000 legal bills
Judge in costs recovery claim finds Howard Kennedy invoices were statutory interim bills clearly broken down for the client.
NewsSolicitor faces £30,000 costs over SRA fine appeal
Tribunal dismisses appeal over £8,000 sanction imposed by adjudicator panel for breach of a property sale undertaking.
NewsGovernment warned over new 24-week asylum target
Immigration bill will also give regulators more power to clamp down on rogue advisers.
NewsHousing disrepair firm collapsed owing £6m
Cheshire practice that went under owing £1.8m in tax has few assets to generate a return for creditors.
NewsJudge issues 'costs padding' warning after firm’s £30,000 bill
Express Solicitors says it acts in common with most firms by agreeing deductions with clients at the time of instruction.
NewsTrump deal may be unlawful, firm warned
Democratic lawmakers question legality and ethics of Paul, Weiss’s $40m pro bono pledge.
NewsDWF puts more than 100 staff at risk of redundancy
Cuts will affect lawyers in commercial division and back-office staff.
NewsJobs lost as high-profile lit funder restructures
Jersey-registered company Therium said changes were part of a strategic plan rather than a sign of financial distress.
NewsTrump rages at 'sick' and 'deranged' judge in law firm case
District Judge Beryl Howell placed a temporary block on president's executive order against Perkins Coie
NewsFirm employee paid estate monies into his own company
Private client executive faked a note from beneficiary supposedly approving transfers.
NewsPower couple drives Anexo takeover talks
Listed credit hire and legal services company says potential bid talks were announced without its consent.
NewsIrwin Mitchell ditches asset management arm after conflict criticism
Firm insists sale is not related to withering Court of Protection judgment about a conflict of interest.
NewsManchester and Yorkshire firms announce acquisitions
Express Solicitors and Ison Harrison continue their expansion strategies.
NewsNew entity takes over as debt-laden claims firm folds
Cheshire firm now operating under new entity and continues to trade.
NewsYorkshire firm fined £36,000 over money laundering failings
SRA finds that Holden Smith’s significant conveyancing work was an aggravating factor.
NewsCourt of Appeal dismisses mesothelioma claim from widower
Defence lawyers welcome clarification about risk principle in asbestos-related claims.
NewsFirm directors rebuked over dormant client accounts
SRA investigators found hundreds of thousands of pounds untouched for at least three years.
NewsMishcon ordered to pay out for constructive dismissal
Award to former commercial director includes compensation for lost commission after judge brands London firm 'evasive'.
NewsSuspension for failure to disclose wife's property conflict
Tribunal finds experienced solicitor ought to have known about dangers of conflict of interest.
NewsFirm fined after stolen client details leaked onto dark web
Breach at criminal law practice blamed on failure to update old case management system.