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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has invited solicitors and law firm representatives to give their views on fee restrictions for financial product and services mis-selling compensation cases

The Ministry of Justice has updated its civil appeals case tracker to reflect that an application for permission to appeal the decision of the High Court in Financial Conduct Authority v 24hr Trading Academy Ltd and another [2021] EWHC 648 has been made.

The Equity Release Council has launched a Legal Forum which advocates the role of legal advice that supports customers in the later life lending sector.

The Financial Services Bill has received Royal Assent and is now law.

2021 ‘big year’ for cryptocurrency regulation

With digital currencies continuing to strengthen their foothold in the financial landscape, calls are increasing for a global response to regulate their use. Celso De Azevedo & Marc Samuels of 36 Commercial explore the most recent regulatory developments on both sides of the Atlantic

Bank to face money laundering accusations in court

The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has published updated anti-money laundering (AML) guidance for the legal sector

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consumer investments data review of 2020, which summarises the regulator’s work to tackle consumer harm in the investment market between 1 January and 31 October 2020

The Financial Ombudsman Service: a matter of principle, ask Jonathan Kirk QC & Thomas Samuels

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EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy

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Financial services litigation

MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke