Judge rejects inadequate costs bills
‘Important warning’ to solicitors on information given to clients on work done.
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Crowdfunding bid for second Brexit challenge
Bindmans solicitor John Halford instructed on article 50 case.
Criminal justice ‘institutionally racist’, solicitors allege
London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association says black defendants can often expect ‘white judges and an all-white courtroom’.
Society gives qualified backing to ABS reforms
Traditional firms and ABSs must operate on level playing field, says Chancery Lane.
Judge rues ‘attritional warfare’ in PI case
‘Great deal of time and money spent by solicitors on both sides attacking the opposing party’, says Mr Justice Edis.
Leasehold reform blow over landlord redress
Government will not mandate membership of an ombudsman scheme.
In-house warned on slavery statement
Big companies slow to comply with transparency requirements of Modern Slavery Act.
Ruling sets asbestos compensation benchmark
Claimant entitled to compensation from employer in proportion to its contribution to disease.
Court of Appeal upholds ‘slightly worse off’ asbestos ruling
Lord Dyson rules retired electrician is entitled to compensation from employer that caused fraction of disease.
Insurers to step up fraud fight after Supreme Court victory
Court ordered a claimant to repay around £120,000 after his claim against an insurer was proved to be false.