Law Society news, Author at Eldred Law

Jul

News focus: Missed opportunity – MoJ’s social welfare advice

July 4, 2023Law Society newsBlog

A Ministry of Justice scheme promoting early social welfare advice in Manchester and Middlesbrough has received bad reviews from practitioners, who claim it was deeply flawed from the outset.

Jul

Solicitor not personally liable for costs when acting as deputy

July 4, 2023Law Society newsBlog

No lien could be asserted by firm against Court of Protection deputy for disallowed costs of more than £150,000.

Jul

Cardiff sport boutique snapped up by top-100 firm

July 4, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Hugh James says Loosemores acquisition means it now has more than 700 staff across five cities.

Jul

Role of lawyers in spotlight as GC appears at Post Office Inquiry

July 4, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Prosecution expert witnesses, the former head of the Royal Mail Group’s criminal law team and other lawyers are also expected to testify.

Jul

Profit dips as turnover rises 9% at Osborne Clarke

July 3, 2023Law Society newsBlog

Net profit and PEP down ‘due to the tougher trading conditions, inflation and the significant but necessary investments we’ve made’.

Jul

News focus: Annual conference of litigation funders

July 3, 2023Law Society newsBlog

As a secondary legal finance market evolves, leading industry figures have warned about the potential loss of legal privilege. They also cast doubt on the ability of secondary investors to offer better terms.

Jul