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05 April 2012
Issue: 7509 / Categories: Legal News
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Corporate rules

Clarification for rules for in-house solicitors

The rules for in-house solicitors who provide legal services to third parties are to be clarified, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said. Many solicitors act for their employer and for other clients as well. The SRA is consulting on changes to its Practice Framework Rules that will set out the circumstances in which this may be done. The consultation, which affects Rules 4 and 22, closes on 23 April.

Issue: 7509 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—four appointments

Birketts—four appointments

Firm expands partnership with four lateral hires across key practice areas

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Harper James—Lottie Hugo

Commercial law firm announces appointment of corporate partner

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Carey Olsen—Patrick Ormond

Partner joins corporate and finance practice in British Virgin Islands

NEWS
Serial sperm donor Robert Albon has lost his bid for a declaration of paternity, ‘on the ground that to grant it would manifestly be contrary to public policy’
The government is considering wholesale reform of consumer class actions—the ‘opt-out’ collective claims certified by the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT)
A ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ may have taken place at PM Law involving the improper removal and misuse of about £39.5m of client funds, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will invest in technology to catch tech-reliant fraudsters and handle voluminous case materials
Law firms enjoyed rapid growth in 2025, according to a Financial Benchmarking Survey, published by the Law Society last week
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