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FCA Mortgage Loosening gives Lenders Freedom, and a Larger Explanation Bill
The FCA wants more people to get mortgages, but it is not giving lenders a free pass to chase volume. FCA mortgage loosening gives lenders freedom, and a larger explanation bill The Financial Conduct Authority would like more people to…
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Woodford Enforcement action puts Authorisation back at the Centre of Fund Scandals
Neil Woodford’s name continues to draw attention from markets, lawyers and regulators alike, well after his flagship fund was frozen. The Financial Conduct Authority has now taken action against Woodford and W4.0 for allegedly operating without authorisation. The announcement arrives…
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Waste Prosecution shows Environmental Enforcement now comes with Cameras and Costs
Fly-tipping has outgrown its reputation as a minor nuisance politely ignored at the margins. The Environment Agency reported in early June that two individuals were fined and ordered to pay costs after waste was dumped in a Norfolk village. Surveillance…
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The Sneaky Change to N260s That the Rolls Building Just Made Mandatory
Recent changes have been introduced to the filing of N260 forms under the Rolls Building Practice Note. As of 14 April 2026, changes to the Rolls Building Practice Note require parties appearing in the Chancery Division, Technology and Construction Court,…
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SRA orders firms to clean up misleading investigation letters
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has moved to rein in the tone of letters sent during its own investigations, after concerns they risked giving recipients a misleading impression of their position. Reporting in mid-May revealed that firms on the regulator’s panel…
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Free legal AI challenger raises the pressure on premium lawtech
A former Latham associate has launched “Mike”, an open-source tool positioned against established legal AI products such as Harvey and Legora. Its most striking feature is also its simplest: it is free. That alone does not upend the profession. Tools…
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Employment judge misconduct case reopens after new evidence
A complaint about a judge rarely merits much attention once it has been closed. This one has managed to return to the docket. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office has agreed to reopen allegations concerning Employment Judge Philip Lancaster following the…
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Backdated Document costs Solicitor his Place in the Profession
A solicitor has been struck off after backdating a document and misleading a client. The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has removed a Mr Michael Carl Lillywhite from the roll after finding dishonest conduct involving a backdated document and a misleading email.…
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