Month: September 2022

This post was originally published on this siteA High Court judge has struck out a solicitor’s defence to a libel claim following a “persistent failure to engage” with the litigation. The post Solicitor’s libel defence struck out for “persistent failure to engage” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe Law Society and Bar Council have expressed concern about new economic crime provisions put forward by the government that target the legal profession. The post Law Society and Bar Council oppose economic crime reforms appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteAlmost 90% of the self-employed barristers on government legal panels are white, a report by the Bar Council has found, urging the government to take action. The post “Unmistakable lack of diversity” on government barrister panels appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA law firm with a “failing” anti-money laundering control environment, leading to multiple rule breaches, has been fined £2,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The post SRA fines firm with “failing” anti-money laundering controls appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteUnlawful property investment schemes have now failed in huge numbers across the UK. At one point, even burial plots were being sold unlawfully to unwitting investors. The post Wake up to The Great British Property Scam appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteLaw firms are being urged to prioritise the caller experience, as new research reveals the UK public is spending more time on calls to businesses than three years ago. The post Global report reveals why calls to law firms demand more attention than ever appeared first on Legal […]