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I recall when it was contrary to the Law Society Rules to pay for work referrals, or indeed to share one's fees with anyone but a professional colleague who might have invited one's participation in a matter as agent. A rule broken increasingly frequently with complete impunity and, finally, removed.
Then re-imposed......and, again, ignored.
I also recall that it was contrary to our Profession's rules to work on a contingency basis. Honoured in its breach in "good" cases but, again, introduced and promoted as a Government's alternative to Civil Legal Aid. As usual, the original scheme begat so much fraud that it required radical interdiction; initially, by the Courts and, currently by The Ministry of Justice.
Unfortunately, those Practises handling bulk personal injury work have been "main-lining" on purchased work and it is hardly surprising when the structure, like the Economy in 2008, implodes under the sudden cessation of its means of livelihood.
"O God, make me good.....but not just yet".