Latest news – Page 203
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NewsLand Registry customer satisfaction falls again
Overall service rated good to excellent by 60% of customers in 2022-23, down from 70% two years previously.
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NewsMoJ considers rethink after legal threat over fixed costs rules
Concerns over inclusion of clinical negligence claims prompted letter before action.
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NewsSRA investigating after Mail’s covert sting on immigration lawyers
Prime minister cites report as evidence of lawyers 'propping up system of exploitation'.
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NewsLegal lender with £39m debt pile files for administration
Firms relying on VFS Legal for funding face scramble to source alternative finance.
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NewsDentons to face SDT over wealth checks on former client
Firm says it has co-operated with investigation and is committed to compliance.
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News£28m confiscation order against former solicitor to Nigeria official
The £28,191,787.15 order against the lawyer is part of one of the CPS’s largest international cases.
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NewsPure Legal: Couple faced bankruptcy after claims firm failed
Kelly and Michael Ashurst describe moment bailiffs knocked on their door demanding £35,500 in legal bills.
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NewsMoJ confirms compulsory mediation for civil claims up to £10,000
Government says mediation will be 'fully integrated' in litigation journey for small claims.
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NewsProfits down 2% as Linklaters takes Moscow hit
Magic circle firm latest elite practice to announce flat or falling profits.
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NewsCompetition watchdog sets its sights on will-writers
Competition and Markets Authority is worried not all firms are complying with consumer protection laws.
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NewsRetired judge takes helm of legal aid board
Announcement comes 10 months after the Criminal Legal Aid Advisory Board first met.
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NewsRuling opens way to challenge as fixed costs loom
Court of Appeal decision on interpreter costs could enable lawyers to argue on the basis of access to justice.
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NewsLegal aid JR to be heard in run-up to Christmas
The Law Society's legal challenge over criminal legal aid fees will be listed for three days.
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NewsPrivilege used to 'cloak wrongdoing', Dechert trial hears
Hearing is the latest twist in litigation arising from Dechert's work on behalf of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority.
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NewsPrivate equity firm closes in on DWF buyout
Boards have agreed terms of deal that will be put to shareholders.
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NewsBarrister disbarred for sexual harassment
Robert Michael Kearney had a previous disciplinary history for similar conduct.
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NewsSharp rise in SRA spending on disciplinary processes
Regulator also investigating solicitor conduct in dozens of bulk compensation claims.
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NewsAnother ‘record’ year for Herbert Smith Freehills
Income climbed 8% in 2022/23, but profits were flat.
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NewsPII trends: seven in 10 firms still lack cyber-insurance
First Law Society survey of professional indemnity insurance since 2018 also tracks huge increase in premiums as market hardened.
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NewsDistrict judge issued with formal advice for misconduct over late order
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says the judge apologised and cited her busy sitting schedule as mitigation.