‘Concerns over the decision of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) to move from the criminal to the civil standard of proof are “misplaced”, the tribunal’s president has said.’
Legal Futures, 26th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The English and Welsh High Court has clarified the wording to use in statutory declaration when “contracting out” of business lease legislation.’
OUT-LAW.com, 24th June 2019
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘We will all be familiar with the questions asked and answered by solicitors in the lead up to the purchase of a house. For commercial property the same process is carried out but the stakes, at least financially, can be even higher. Pre-contract correspondence between solicitors can be a fertile ground for possible misrepresentation claims if a development does not go well. The recent case of Wilson & Sharp Investments Ltd v Falmouth Property Investments Ltd raises some interesting points of law concerning misrepresentation claims, particularly between developers, and also important issues of procedure for summary judgment applications.’
Practical Law: Construction Blog, 19th June 2019
‘Woodward & Ors v Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 985 is the latest procedural skirmish in the ongoing battle between Claimants and Defendants. Following on from the Supreme Court’s judgment in Barton v Wright Hassall LLP [2018] UKSC 12, it is an important reminder – if any were needed – that Claimants must be familiar with the rules on service of claim forms, and with the other side’s procedural stance.’
Zenith PI, 17th June 2019
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘Individuals share responsibility with their firms and the regulator for mental health issues affecting misconduct, a leading professional regulation solicitor told last week’s Legal Futures Regulation and Compliance Conference.’
Legal Futures, 12th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A free advice clinic provided by law students has a six-month waiting list because people on low incomes struggle to get a solicitor, its director says.’
BBC News, 13th June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Thousands of people have been left in “legal limbo” as a result of government reforms to pre-charge bail, which is affecting their mental health, family life and employment status, criminal defence solicitors have said.’
Law Society's Gazette, 10th June 2019
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘Suspects are increasingly being left in legal limbo as they are subjected to inquiries lasting years that sometimes end with the case being dropped, a survey of criminal solicitors has revealed.’
The Guardian, 10th June 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Two immigration lawyers who clocked up 14 judicial review applications in a single year found to be totally without merit have been fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).’
Legal Futures, 5th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Society’s defence of its practice note on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) has not silenced its critics, with the leading academic in the field accusing Chancery Lane of “putting PR before principles”.’
Legal Futures, 3rd June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Legal representation for immigration detainees is very poor, including the quality of advice given by solicitors, according to a charity that challenges detention in removal centres and prisons.’
Legal Futures, 4th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A graduate who sued her university over her “Mickey Mouse” degree has received a £60,000 out-of-court settlement.’
BBC News, 2nd June 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A criminal law solicitor who “appeared to have been duped by a convicted fraudster” has been fined £5,000 by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT).’
Legal Futures, 4th June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘A West London solicitor has hit with a £500,000 confiscation order for repeatedly disregarding warnings from his local council to stop using a home as an office for his firm.’
Legal Futures, 3rd June 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The High Court has found national law firm Gateley negligent in its advice to the owner of land in Nottingham that led to him missing out on some of the profits from its redevelopment.’
Legal Futures, 29th May 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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