The latest round of data collection on the legal profession in Germany has recently been launched. The Statistical Reporting System for Lawyers (STAR), commissioned by the Federal Bar Association and conducted by the Institute for Freelance Professions at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg since 1993, is inviting participation in its latest survey on the professional and…
The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales is consulting on rules to restrict excessive fees in financial mis-selling claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales is running a consultation on the wording of new rules being brought in to restrict excessive fees when claiming compensation for clients in cases of financial mis-selling. The consultation comes in the wakes of an obligation under the Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 to prevent excessive…
Check My Legal Fees wins informed consent court case against Slater & Gordon
Solicitor/own client claims entity Check My Legal Fees (CMLF) has won its case against Slater & Gordon, opening the door to millions of former personal injury firm clients to recover deductions. Mr Justice Ritchie ruled that Slater & Gordon had to make significant disclosures to CMLF, including of the phone calls in which it signed…
Law Society of Ontario launches contingency fee reforms
On the 1st July 2021, the Law Society of Ontario launched new requirements regarding contingency fees. The new rules are designed to enhance transparency and fairness for clients, improving consumer protection and access to justice. As well as this the hope is that the changes will assist legal practitioners with client communication, reducing their administrative…