Regulatory Powers: Flying solo

Martin Meredith considers the conduct of investigatory interviews ‘The SFO case reinforces the Law Society’s/SRA’s guidance that regulators are able to restrict who can and cannot attend a witness’s interview to support a witness being interviewed under the regulator’s compulsory powers.’ A decade ago there was debate over, and submissions made about, the propriety and …
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Motor Claims: A costly business

Andrew Hogan looks at recoverability of ATE premiums under the pre-action protocol for low-value personal injury claims in RTAs ‘A solicitor considering matters reasonably would note: the vast majority of claims will settle within this process where the claimant’s risk to cost is non-existent.’ Cases are starting to reach the assessment process on the single …
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