The Post Office scandal: How can a criminal conviction be quashed? January 13, 2024 Legal experts explain to City A.M. the process of quashing a criminal conviction.
Why Post Office Horizon victims are getting as little as £15.75 in compensation January 12, 2024 There was something deeply wrong with the Post Office’s compensation scheme, as one victim only received £15.75, explained tax expert. Dan Neidle – lawyer and founder of Tax Policy Associates – wrote in an article the Post Office spent years fighting compensation claims in the courts, “using every trick in the book to draw things [...]
The Post Office scandal: What is the Horizon Inquiry? January 12, 2024 The public outcry following the ITV drama on the Post Office Scandal has resulted in pressure on the Government. However, over the last two years, an inquiry has been going on in the background.
Clyde & Co fined £500,000 for breaching anti-money laundering rules January 11, 2024 London law firm Clyde & Co has been ordered to pay a £500,000 fine after it failed to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.
Former Lloyds Bank manager wrongfully dismissed for saying racist word awarded £800k January 11, 2024 A former employee of Lloyds Bank who was fired for using a racist word has been awarded almost £800,000 by the the Employment Tribunal for being wrongfully dismissed.
London-listed law firm Knights returns to organic growth as buying spree continues January 11, 2024 London-listed law firm Knights posted a return to organic growth today following a flurry of acquisitions over the last year.
EY UK boss gets another term with yet another retirement exemption January 11, 2024 EY has extended its UK boss term by another year, for yet another exemption for him of the firm’s mandatory retirement age. According to the Financial Times, Hywel Ball has had his tenure as the firm’s UK chair and UK and Ireland managing partner expanded until June 2025. Ball is 61-year-old, leading the firm to [...]
Regulator to investigate historic claims on car finance commissions January 11, 2024 "There is significant dispute between some firms and consumers on whether firms have breached legal and regulatory requirements," the FCA said.
UK economy: Another recruiter reports dramatic fee fall as hiring market clams up January 11, 2024 Recruitment firms are often seen as a bellweather for the health of the UK's labour market.
Allen & Overy paid out £2m to settle West Ham stadium dispute January 10, 2024 Magic circle law firm Allen & Overy has paid out over £2m to settle a legal dispute with the owners of West Ham's stadium.