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NewsIn depth: Litigation funding - does the cap fit?
As the Civil Justice Council completes its review of litigation funding, the Law Society’s preference for self-regulation is at odds with the clamour elsewhere for statutory oversight and caps on returns
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NewsSRA under fire for ignoring ‘legal intimidation’ tactics
Lloyd Hatton MP and lawyer campaigner Dan Neidle speak out against law firms being used as 'hired guns'.
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NewsBarrister suspended over Christmas party behaviour
Touching a colleague and 'unwanted comments' amounted to harassment, tribunal finds.
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NewsCity lawyers attack SRA's 'instinct to overregulate'
City of London Law Society says there is no realistic alternative to firms holding client money.
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NewsNew calls for litigation funding regulation as CJC deadline passes
In most instances, third party litigation funding cases are of more financial benefit to the funder than the claimant, says LSB.
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NewsFee earner caught falsifying emails banned by SRA
Staff member said she was under pressure when she backdated emails purportedly sent to clients.
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NewsLSB chair leaves with immediate effect
Alan Kershaw thanked for his work in ‘sharpening expectations’ of frontline regulators.
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NewsSRA bars former law firm boss over client money transfers
Jarmans Solicitors was well known locally in Kent, but the business has since dissolved.
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NewsSRA ready to move on SSB prosecutions
Regulator issues disciplinary notices following investigation into cavity wall claims handling.
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NewsWatchdog has 'no confidence' client money is being protected
Legal Services Consumer Panel pushes for mandatory third-party managed accounts to hold client money.
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NewsLSB calls for mandatory regulation of litigation funding
Super-regulator concerned about conduct that 'puts short-term financial gain above clients' interests and duty to the court'.
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NewsSRA chief to step down
Paul Philip is to retire this year, the watchdog announced this morning.
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NewsBusiness secretary apologises for 'solicitor' claim
Row over former trainee's mis-statements escalates with threat of private prosecution.
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NewsSRA awarded £20,000 costs in ‘doomed to fail’ employment claim
Decision follows dismissal of solicitor's claim of age, race and disability discrimination.
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NewsSRA tightens intervention grip after Axiom Ince failure
Analysis of reasons for interventions suggests change in emphasis by regulator.
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NewsFirm fined £31,000 for 'disregarding' AML rules over six years
SRA says Manchester alternative business structure's reliance on conveyancing work created a higher risk.
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NewsSRA delivers update on Post Office scandal probe
Solicitors are also under investigation over their engagement with Sir Wyn Williams’ public inquiry. ‘We must get this right,’ says regulator.
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News'Deeply caring' solicitor 'blurred lines' between legal work and counselling
Tribunal says solicitor who counsels sex offenders needs time away from profession.
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NewsVeteran solicitor lied to hospital to find out about client’s condition
Tribunal ends 50-year career of practitioner who admitted acting dishonestly.
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NewsCMS's head cashier sent money to her own account disguised as 'interest'
Employee stole a 'considerable amount of money' on 124 occasions and took steps to conceal the payments.