Month: May 2023

This post was originally published on this siteA senior criminal law KC has failed in an appeal against a year-long suspension imposed for his decision not to disclose surveillance evidence which ultimately led to a conviction being overturned. The post KC loses appeal against suspension for disclosure failure appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteBarbara Mills KC is set to become the first Black person and person of colour to lead the Bar in 2025 after being elected as vice-chair of the Bar Council for next year, amid a flurry of appointments. The post Bar Council set for first Black chair after […]

This post was originally published on this siteA struck-off solicitor who issues “spurious applications and claims” in the names of “innocent litigants” has failed in his appeal against a 12-month prison sentence for contempt. The post Struck-off conspiracy theorist solicitor jailed for contempt appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA former senior partner who admitted acting “disgracefully” and dishonestly by creating invoices for probate work that had already been paid for, has been struck off. The post Senior partner who admitted acting “disgracefully” is struck off appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe average property law firm handled 84 cases during Q1 2023, an increase of 9% on the previous quarter and the second highest average caseload per quarter since records began in 2011, The post The property law paradox: caseloads still hitting historic highs despite slowing transaction volumes appeared […]

This post was originally published on this siteWhen one party involved in high net worth divorce proceedings possesses staggering personal wealth, it can be tempting for that person not to fully disclose their assets. The post Non-negotiable: non-disclosure of assets in the Family Court appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA new study found that UK law firms waste a staggering 50 days a year chasing late payments, which has a negative impact on their bottom lines and takes a toll on morale. The post Clio’s new online payments solution set to help UK law firms overcome payment […]