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Market Street Law faces hefty fine

Market Street Law Limited has agreed to an £11,271 penalty following regulatory compliance failures in anti-money laundering procedures

Riley v Aidiniantz: High Court refuses to strike out section 423 claim over share transfers

Master Bowles examines limitation defences and beneficial ownership in long-running Sherlock Holmes Museum dispute.

SRA seeks to enhance client money safeguards

The SRA is consulting on new proposals aimed at bolstering protections for client money held by law firms, responding to feedback from the legal profession and stakeholders.

Why claims against the MOD are soaring

A sharp rise in personal injury claims against the MOD reveals unique legal, medical and career-loss complexities.

Fieldfisher and Young Citizens launch initiative

Fieldfisher partners with Young Citizens to launch a free programme that promotes understanding of democracy and citizenship resources for students

Freeths strengthens national restructuring team

Freeths has appointed Graeme Danby and John Jeffreys to lead its Restructuring & Insolvency practice

Law Society supports ECHR for reform

The Law Society has clarified that the European Convention on Human Rights is essential for immigration reform and should not be dismissed as an obstacle to necessary changes

Streamlined route for licensed probate practice

The CLC’s Advanced Probate Exemption provides a clear pathway for STEP professionals to enhance their status and secure a specialist licence under the Legal Services Act 2007.