News – Page 184
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Merger fever reached record level in 2013
Top-100 firms rush to bolster their size and expand into new markets.
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JK Rowling leak solicitor penalised by SRA
Action taken after law firm partner revealed author’s pseudonym.
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Scott-Moncrieff recognised in new year honours list
Former Law Society president receives award for services to legal aid.
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Firm caught up in ‘dishonesty’ probe confident of reopening
Harrogate firm applies for sole accreditation after regulatory action against related company.
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Trade union to partner law firm in ABS
Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association to invest in Leeds-based Morrish LLP.
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High Court bucks Mitchell trend
Relief from sanctions granted after claimants went on holiday and could not sign documents.
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PI lawyers propose 18% rise in hourly rates
APIL and the City of the London Law Society give their verdicts on call for evidence.
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LSB extends practice rights for legal executives
CILEx members to be able to practise independently in litigation and immigration.
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SRA shuts firm over dishonesty concerns
Two directors subject to action by the legal regulator.
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Top-70 firms added to ABS roster
Two of the biggest firms yet are approved as alternative business structures.
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US entrant offers Twitter-style legal advice
Smartphone service promises to reach out to clients who have never contacted a lawyer before.
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Regulation harming innovation – LSB research
Legal Services Board reports unease with current regulatory arrangements.
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McNally replaced in surprise justice reshuffle
Simon Hughes appointed justice minister to replace veteran Lord McNally.
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117 firms face closure after insurance failure
SRA says it has finalised efforts to identify firms that failed to secure professional indemnity insurance.
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Bar ‘strike’ must not disrupt prosecutions, says DPP
DPP and LCJ issue note on the planned 6 January action by criminal barristers.
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Law Society Council pledges ‘maximum pressure’ to fight cuts
There is still time to secure further concessions, says president.
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Super-regulator calls for ‘fastest possible’ QASA start
The Legal Services Board calls for implementation of quality assurance scheme – even though the High Court has yet to rule on its lawfulness.
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Review: chancery modernisation held back by IT
Lord Justice Briggs' final report says the Chancery Division is the worst served by computers of any court in the UK.
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