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Supreme Court favours insurer after law firm goes under
The Supreme Court has rejected a funder’s attempt to recover around £581,000 from an indemnity insurer after the law firm it was working with went bust. Impact Funding Solutions was awarded damages in 2013 after Barrington Support Services entered insolvency, and sought to recover the money from Barrington’s insurer, AIG. ...
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City firm defeats £15m negligence claim over extent of retainer
The High Court has rejected a professional negligence claim potentially worth more than £15m against a City firm. Former Ernst and Young partner Cathal Lyons had sought to claim against his former legal advisers Fox Williams in relation to insurance settlements made following a motorcycle accident 10 years ago when ...
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Heathrow Airport expansion faces multiple legal challenges
Government hopes for a ‘national policy statement’ fast-track likely to be confounded, planning expert says.
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MoJ unveils plan to rid MedCo scheme of shell companies
All medical reporting organisations must prove they are independent and properly staffed.
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Lawyers recognised for LGBT work
Power list highlights efforts to improve diversity and LGBT issues.
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NewsIP threats bill will help SMEs, Lords committee hears
Proposed bill could also reduce need for litigation and improve communications.
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NewsSentencing ‘starting points’ for disqualified directors
Sentencing Council tackles court order breaches in its latest consultation paper.
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NewsLeigh Day prepares for Supreme Court battle with MoD
One-day evidence hearing will focus on safeguards over detention in Afghanistan.
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NewsEversheds faces £100m Northern Rock negligence claim
International firm says it is ‘vigorously defending’ claim by Northern Rock Asset Management.
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NewsUniversity of Law appoints third chief executive in a year
Stelios Platis replaced by Professor Andrea Nollent.
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NewsJailed McKenzie friend facing £12,000 claim
David Bright could be released from prison to answer debt recovery claim.
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NewsSolicitor fined over £2m SDLT avoidance scheme
Kelly Buckle-Fleming acted in transactions where there was a ‘significant risk of conflict’.
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NewsMoJ concession on ‘borderline’ legal aid cases
Funding may be granted for certain cases with a 45%-50% prospect of success – but still no review date for LASPO.
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NewsPosthumous pardons for gay men ‘not enough’
Society welcomes move but LGBT committee criticises lack of formal apology.
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NewsMagic circle firm pilots video game to test wannabe trainees
Clifford Chance says game will test decision-making abilities of applicants.
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NewsPM ‘hopeful’ over legal aid for Birmingham pub bombings victims’ families
Labour MP Andy Burnham asked Theresa May to intervene ahead of a fresh inquest.
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NewsMandatory child abuse reporting ‘not the right solution’, Society warns
Chancery Lane says family courts will struggle with increased caseload.
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NewsHigh Court rejects attempt to end case over ‘wrong’ court fee payment
Claim thrown out in case surrounding alleged incorrect court fees.
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NewsVos to head Chancery Division
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton, who has become master of the rolls.
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News‘There was no money’: MoJ called in consultants to help control spending
Permanent secretary indicates to MPs that fee hikes affected case volumes, amid suggestions that SMEs have been priced out of the courts.