Information about solicitors past mistakes may be made available to comparison websites, says the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The regulator is looking at long-term strategic solutions to help consumers choose their solicitors. “The sort of information we’re looking at publishing…read more
Adjudications breached rules of natural justice
Construction adjudicators must disclose their involvement in simultaneous disputes or risk their decisions being overturned. The Technology and Construction Court recently ruled that an adjudicator’s failure to disclose his involvement in two linked claims breached the rules of natural justice…read more
‘Portal juggling’ outlawed by Property Ombudsman
Estate Agents who remove and relist properties on portals to hide price discounts could be reported to Trading Standards under new rules announced by The Property Ombudsman. The practice, known as ‘portal juggling’ gives the impression that a property is…read more
Professional negligence adjudication extended
The pilot, launched in February 2015 for claims against solicitors, can now be used to adjudicate claims against a wide range of professionals. It is now only the complexity of the matter which may make the scheme unsuitable for a…read more
Enablers of contentious tax schemes face huge fines
Accountants and financial advisers who recommend contentious tax avoidance schemes could face tough new penalties under HMRC proposals.< The plans set out in a consultation document, could mean that ‘enablers’ of tax avoidance schemes face fines of up to 100...read more
