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Probate deception case ends in strike-off
The decision to strike off Rachel Parker would have been serious in any setting. In probate work, it lands with particular force. According to the agreed outcome approved by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, Parker misled clients, colleagues and a bank…
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LeO budget cap leaves complaint system under pressure
The fight over the Legal Ombudsman’s budget is not a dry argument about internal accounting. It is a live test of whether the complaints system for legal services can cope with the volume now heading towards it. The Legal Services…
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California Bill Targets Litigation Funding Control
In the United States, proposed legislation in California aims to impose stricter controls on litigation funding arrangements. The bill focuses on transparency and the degree of influence funders can exert over proceedings. Supporters argue that clearer rules are needed to…
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UK Litigation Funding Faces Post-PACCAR Reset
After the PACCAR decision, the rules around litigation funding in the UK became much less certain. Litigation funding means money provided by an outside funder to help pay for a court case, usually in return for payment if the claim…
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Rise in Private Prosecutions Against Solicitors
A noticeable increase in private prosecutions involving solicitors has caught the profession’s attention. Once relatively rare, such cases are becoming more visible, raising questions about accountability and procedural fairness. Private prosecutions occupy an unusual space within the legal system. They…
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SRA Faces Resistance Over EDI Enforcement Proposals
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has encountered pushback over proposals to strengthen its approach to equality, diversity and inclusion enforcement. What initially appeared to be a procedural update has opened a deeper debate about regulatory scope and professional autonomy. The proposals…
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Knights Explores Merger with Moore Barlow
Knights’ reported discussions with Moore Barlow signal a continued shift in the structure of the UK legal market. Consolidation is no longer a trend; it has become a defining feature. Yet this potential tie-up carries a slightly different tone, blending…
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Courts and Tribunals Bill Signals Structural Reform
The Courts and Tribunals Bill represents a significant attempt to modernise the justice system. Its provisions aim to streamline processes, expand digital capability and address long-standing inefficiencies. Reform has been a recurring theme in justice policy, yet implementation often proves…
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