Latest Legal News

Articles

Harper's Law: mandatory life sentences for those who kill emergency workers

The new law is the result of a tireless campaign by the widow of PC Andrew Harper

The quirks of QOCS: Ho v Adelekun

Matthew Hoe examines the effect of Ho on QOCS

SRA launches consultation on SIF fund

Controversy has surrounded the post six-year run off cover scheme provided through the SIF for a number of years

New property forms

The new forms can be used from January 2022

Conveyancing assistant disqualified by SRA for misleading other side

The SRA found her actions dishonest and in breach of the SRA Principles 

SRA proposes to increase maximum fines from £2,000 to £25,000 or 5 per cent of annual turnover

A consultation on the proposed reforms will consider 'a more robust approach' to serious misconduct

Civil case reminders

The LAA has started to send reminders regarding the evidence submission window

Survey finds almost half of all legal professionals are seeking new roles  

'Poor communication' was cited as firms' biggest failing during the pandemic