Budget 25: Government mulls ban on non-compete clauses
An outright ban on non-compete causes in employment contracts is among the options proposed in a working paper published alongside yesterday’s budget. According to the consultation document, such clauses 'play a part in restricting employee movement, limiting knowledge spillovers and can undermine incentives for innovation'.
Extracting the Venom from IP ownership
Intellectual property.
Ethics and Integrity Commission
Local government.
Getty Images v Stability AI – a photo finish
Intellectual property.
Payne Hicks Beach toasts record growth and profits
Venerable Lincoln’s Inn outfit whose partners include feared divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton is growing rapidly amid a strategic overhaul.
In depth: Litigation funders tap private credit market
As more traditional investment sources dry up, litigation funders are seeking to tap the private credit market. But the industry will have to adapt if such capital flows are to endure.
SRA issues scam alert after website mimics claims firm
Firm boss says he is grateful to SRA for bringing issue to light.
Former police chief appointed to lead complaints service
Phil Cain arrives at inundated service with a reputation for transforming organisations.
The other professional standards
There are numerous standards associated with a solicitor's personal brand, beyond their statutory obligations.
Who’s erasing whom? – a Christmas story
Here is a feel-good tale, at a time of year when feel-good tales are expected as part of the seasonal background, along with tinsel and carols.
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Amy Coleman reviews Tom Proverbs-Garbett's 'The Adept'.
London lawyer fined £17,000 for bad property investment advice
City solicitor also admitted failing to supervise staff member advising on investments.
Stop blaming solicitors for housebuying woes, law firm tells banks
Lenders - not lawyers - are responsible for creating unnecessary problems for movers, says Pall Mall outfit.
Claims lawyers back end to ‘gamesmanship’ over email service bans
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers says outdated rules are causing delays and extra expense.
Crackdown looms on ‘double win’ clinical negligence payments
MPs discuss whether claimants who receive funding for private care are accessing NHS care instead.
Extracting the Venom from IP ownership
Intellectual property.
