Latest by Sally Lord
CE-Filing nightmare not so scary if you act quickly…
We all know that CE-filing at court can sometimes be difficult, particularly when you are trying file documents close to the deadline. Whilst this case involves the filing of a Notice of Appointment of Administrators, this case may give solicitors comfort if something similar happens in litigation and a genuine mistake has been made in the e-filing process which, on the face of it, would mean that the document was filed out of time.
Read moreSolicitors can owe a limited duty of care to third parties
In Caliendo v Mischon de Reya, the Court found that a firm of solicitors had not been retained, either expressly or impliedly, to represent the majority shareholders in respect of the sale of their shareholding in a football club.
Read moreThe end of the low cost insurance scheme?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have taken disciplinary action against Mr Shay Reches, the firms Coverall and Millburn, and four other related individuals in relation to solicitors' professional indemnity insurance and other insurance scheme failures.
Read moreLEO intent on including Third Party Debts
Following on from my post earlier this year, it seems that LEO is set to go ahead with plans to consult on its vision of dealing with third party complaints.
Read moreIncompetence as a defence? Stick to what you know!
Branching out into an unknown area of law as a favour to one of your well-respected clients may seem like a natural extension to the "all-round client service" that you are accustomed to providing.
Read morePI Insurer Liable to indemnify firm of solicitors in respect of loans made to its clients by a finance company
The Court of Appeal has this week handed down its decision in Impact Funding Solutions Ltd v Barrington Support Services Ltd, which is a case that has sparked a lot of interest since the first instance judgment was delivered back in December 2013.
Read moreLEO's future to include Third Party complaints
The Office for Legal Complaints board meeting before Christmas revealed that there is potential for redress for third parties as long as complaints could be 'clearly and tightly defined'. Currently, the Legal Ombudsman will only consider complaints made by a firm's direct client.
Read moreCompareasolicitor.com: Simples?
The SRA has announced that soon law firms may be featuring on comparison websites. The SRA is currently collating information about law firms for use on such websites.
Read moreInsurer collapse adds to mounting financial pressures within the legal sector
Latvian insurer Balva announced yesterday that it has called in liquidators, leaving approximately 1,300 firms of solicitors across England and Wales effectively without PI insurance cover.
Read moreWhen the going gets tough, the tough must keep their standards….
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) yesterday warned solicitors of the danger of the non-compliance trap in tough financial times.
Read moreCPR3.9 Refusal of relief from sanction - solicitors negligence claim now pending
In Venulum Property Investments Ltd v Space Architecture Ltd & Ors, an application was made for permission to extend time for service of the Particulars of Claim as a result of the Claimant's solicitors misreading the relevant rule and failing to serve the Particulars within time.
Read moreCausation Basics: The breach must cause the loss
In the recent case of Clack v Wrigley Solicitors LLP, the Courts have reaffirmed the principles set down in SAAMCO and Nykredit; liability for loss is limited to the loss attributable to the misconduct.
Read moreTake care of your letterhead ...
In UCB Home Loans Corporation Ltd v Soni & Co the Court of Appeal has found that a partner in a solicitor's firm was not liable under the S14 Partnership Act 1980 for fraudulent representations made by another partner to a mortgage lender.
Read moreNew standard terms for Bar creating controversy
The Law Society yesterday issued a practice note on the new standard contractual terms for the supply of legal services of barristers. These rules are due to come into effect in January 2013.
Read moreBreach of trust: the new contributory negligence avoidance scheme for lenders
In the current climate, the majority of claims we are instructed to defend solicitors against, are being brought by lenders, in the conveying context.
Read moreNon-Party Costs Order against Solicitors acting on CFAs
In the recent case of Tinseltime Limited, the Defendants made an application for a non-party costs order against the Claimant's solicitor.
Read moreNo Cherry Picking documents by claimants once privilege has been waived
In cases where solicitors are sued by their clients, a common issue to arise is the extent to which the privilege attaching to the solicitor's papers is waived as a result of the Claimant's allegations.
Read moreLeo's "name and shame": The right approach?
The Legal Ombudsman (LEO) was established by the Office for Legal Complaints under the Legal Services Act 2007 to try and simplify the system and make sure consumers have access to an independent expert to resolve complaints.
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