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CJC publishes consultation questions in its review of litigation funding
Lawyers, funders and others with an interest in litigation funding have until 31 January to provide input into the Civil Justice Council’s review of the sector.
November 12, 2024
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A significant Court of Appeal ruling will boost claims relating to undisclosed motor finance commissions
A Court of Appeal ruling last week is a very positive development for the many consumers currently seeking justice after discovering they were charged commissions that they were not properly told about when they took out motor finance.
November 1, 2024
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The severe lack of housing lawyers risks undermining renters’ reforms
A new bill introduced into parliament last month will ‘rebalance the relationship between tenant and landlord’ and give greater security for 11 million renters, the government has promised.
October 25, 2024
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Lawyers’ adoption of AI is ‘off the scale’, research suggests
Lawyers’ adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for work is now surging, according to research.
October 4, 2024
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It’s boom time for English law, according to the latest research
The Law Society had some very positive news for the legal sector this month as it published its latest International Data Insights into the position of English law.
September 20, 2024
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EU stakeholder survey will inform litigation finance policy
An EU stakeholder survey is seeking to gather practical information on the operation of third-party funding across the European Union.
September 16, 2024
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Lawyers highlight the urgent need for civil justice investment
Lawyers and consumer organisations have shone a spotlight on the dire need for investment in the civil justice system in recent weeks.
September 9, 2024
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The funding market faces a long wait for a PACCAR solution
The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR looks set to continue for the time being.
August 21, 2024
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Consumers express very high levels of satisfaction with law firms, according to new research
Consumers have very high levels of satisfaction with the service they receive from lawyers, an authoritative new survey has shown.
July 18, 2024
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Ransom attacks, fake digital evidence and IP theft: technology advances prompt new legal issues
As technology is constantly evolving, so too are the legal issues and questions that surround it. At a media roundtable hosted by City firm Cleary Gottlieb’s disputes team this month, partner James Norris Jones gave a fascinating rundown of some of the most pressing technology-related issues where lawyers are now being called on to give advice.
July 11, 2024
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Research report provides insights into the funding market
A report published by the Legal Services Board in May contained some interesting insights into the litigation funding industry.
June 27, 2024
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Sentry Funding Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
We are thrilled to announce that Sentry Funding has achieved ISO 9001 certification, a testament to our ongoing dedication to quality management and robust processes.
June 18, 2024
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A recent case shows how judges are pushing parties to engage in ADR
An otherwise unremarkable dispute about a property transfer in Nuneaton County Court caught the attention of the legal profession this month because of a finding over costs.
June 13, 2024
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MPs learn about lost papers and falling down ceilings in the county courts
The dismal state of the county courts was laid bare before a committee of MPs earlier this month.
May 24, 2024
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Legislation to ensure the enforceability of LFAs is progressing smoothly through Parliament
So far, the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill has been passing through Parliament without a hitch.
May 22, 2024
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The CJC’s review of litigation funding will have far-reaching effects
Reform is on its way for the UK’s litigation funding sector, with the Civil Justice Council firing the starting gun on its review of litigation funding on 23 April.
May 13, 2024
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A crackdown is on its way for rogue energy brokers targeting small businesses
With many UK business having fallen victim to the rogue practices of cowboy energy brokers, it was encouraging to see the government drawing attention to the issue this month.
April 24, 2024
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AI can ‘democratise’ legal advice, argues Lord Justice Birss
Artificial intelligence can and should be a ‘force for good’ that can ‘democratise’ legal advice, the deputy head of civil justice Lord Justice Birss said last month.
April 8, 2024
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The Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill is hugely important for access to justice
The government’s new Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill is a very short Bill that packs...
March 28, 2024
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Small businesses are waking up to mis-sold energy contracts
A specialist claims company recently reported that the court has awarded more than £10,000 to a small business in a successful claim brought against its energy supplier.
March 18, 2024
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Watered down rent reforms would be disappointing for tenants
Last month government figures revealed a disturbing rise in homelessness over the past year. According...
March 11, 2024
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Court modernisation programme is delayed again
These days law firms are fully au fait with how technology can improve the way...
February 28, 2024
