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28 November 2013
Issue: 7586 / Categories: Legal News
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Uninsured firms

Deadline of 29 December to find insurance

The 141 law firms unable to secure professional indemnity cover have been advised of their next steps, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has said. The firms are in the last 60 days of their 90-day extended policy period (EPP), and cannot take on new instructions. They have until 29 December to find insurance, or will need to close. Mike Haley, SRA director of supervision, said he had written to all the firms concerned and was aware of their different plans.

Issue: 7586 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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