A law firm was in breach of its professional obligations by failing to keep its client updated on the estimated costs of a case after they escalated far beyond what was initially agreed. The firm issued bills in excess of…read more
Ban on fees charged to private renters extended to all tenancies in England. Published August 2020
A ban on the fees landlords can charge tenants in England has been extended to cover all existing tenancies. Only a limited range of fees can now be levied and landlords who breach the regulations will face hefty fines. The…read more
FCA intervenes in hundreds of financial advice professional indemnity cases. Published August 2020
It has been revealed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has intervened in nearly 500 professional indemnity insurance (PII) based issues relating to financial advice firms since the start of 2019. Financial Times publication, FT Adviser, exposed the high…read more
Government issues guidance on fulfilling contracts during the pandemic. Published August 2020
The government has issued updated guidance to help companies caught up in commercial disputes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. It wants businesses to behave responsibly and fairly in enforcing contracts impacted by Covid-19 to protect jobs and the…read more
Mediation organisations create Pandemic Business Dispute Resolution Service. Published August 2020
Two leading dispute resolution organisations have created an online service to help resolve business disputes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) have launched the facility…read more
