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Think twice before marking it WP: SRA to issue guidance on “without prejudice” correspondence

Think twice before marking it WP: SRA to issue guidance on “without prejudice” correspondence

We have already mentioned in our overview, the thematic review on Strategic Litigation against Public Participation (SLAPPs).  The SRA has indicated t ...

The impact of Google’s £3bn Supreme Court reprieve and other recent data breach decisions on solicitor firms

The impact of Google’s £3bn Supreme Court reprieve and other recent data breach decisions on solicitor firms

The last month  has seen significant  decisions in the world of data breaches which will be welcomed by the legal profession and their insurers. The f ...

A glimmer of hope for causation defences?

A glimmer of hope for causation defences?

A law firm found in breach of duty to its client escaped paying damages after the Claimants failed to establish causation. Brearley & Ors v Higgs ...