Specialists welcome new arbitration regime
Arbitration Act clarifies position on applicable law and creates summary dismissal procedure for hopeless cases.
Liability for alleged property undervaluation
Professional negligence.
Costs orders and the Arbitration Act 2025
Civil procedure.
Permission to appeal and indemnity costs
Arbitration.
Family firm overturns ombudsman’s £15,700 award
High Court judge reduces the costs awarded to the firm to ‘reflect the court’s disapproval’ of firm’s failure to file relevant evidence at the appropriate time.
In depth: Poor communication driving complaints, private client conference hears
Some solicitors are providing written information too late, or exceeding cost estimates without warning clients.
Carter-Ruck partner prosecuted by SRA for alleged SLAPP
Firm says it will fully support leading defamation lawyer against allegations of 'improper threat'.
Zahawi solicitor to appeal tribunal decision on email threat
Osborne Clarke partner says tribunal's findings were 'irrational and unsustainable'.
An office cat that was feline helpful
David Pickup reviews 'A Cat’s Lesson: Mr Perkins Goes to School'.
CAT steps up scrutiny of collective action fees
There is never a dull moment in the collective actions sphere.
A curious corner of criminal law
James E Hurford reviews '100 Years of the Infanticide Act: Legacy, Impact and Future Directions'.
Former Unite boss ignored lawyers’ contract warnings
Law firm Slater Heelis made it clear there were issues with contract for Birmingham hotel and conference centre.
Landlord blocked from recovering legal costs through service charge
'Depressingly extensive' litigation over London block of flats moves to Upper Tribunal.
Solicitor lashes out at MoD for 'deny until they die' approach
Government rejects characterisation of its approach as being overly adversarial.
Serious injury specialist opens bespoke firm
Experienced solicitor motivated to help victims navigate specialist services.
Liability for alleged property undervaluation
Professional negligence.
