MPs urge law to grant FCA privileged access
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MPs urge law to grant FCA privileged access

MPs are urging a bill to give the FCA privileged access, preventing the Carter-Ruck privilege ruling from hindering anti-money-laundering oversight.

So Weber • Legislative Pulse • November 12, 2026 • 2 min read
Judge strikes out businessman’s claim against solicitors
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Judge strikes out businessman’s claim against solicitors

Judge strikes out businessman's claim against solicitors over trade mark proceedings conduct.

So Weber • Civil Rights Watch • November 11, 2026 • 2 min read
Swiss client wins visa with AI-driven law firm
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Swiss client wins visa with AI-driven law firm

Swiss national Tony secured a visa with AI law firm LawFairy, the first client to use its automated legal models…

So Weber • Legislative Pulse • November 10, 2026 • 2 min read
Many small businesses struggle to access legal help
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Many small businesses struggle to access legal help

36% of small businesses face legal challenges, but many struggle to access help—leaving issues unresolved and hindering growth, according to…

So Weber • Bench Verdicts • November 9, 2026 • 2 min read
Abramovich tax fraud risk rises after probe
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Abramovich tax fraud risk rises after probe

Roman Abramovich faces rising tax fraud risk after BBC Panorama probe into offshore structures and alleged document falsification. Abramovich denies…

So Weber • Bench Verdicts • November 7, 2026 • 2 min read
Judge Condemns Law Firm’s Unprecedented Draft Judgment Objections
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Judge Condemns Law Firm’s Unprecedented Draft Judgment Objections

A judge criticizes Keystone Law's unprecedented objections to a draft judgment in a case involving unpaid bonuses, highlighting legal conduct…

So Weber • Legislative Pulse • November 6, 2026 • 1 min read
SRA Pauses Compliance Officer Rules After Law Society Debate
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SRA Pauses Compliance Officer Rules After Law Society Debate

The SRA has paused new compliance officer rules after a Law Society debate, delaying changes to COLP and COFA roles.

So Weber • Legislative Pulse • November 5, 2026 • 3 min read
Google search results favor paid ads
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Google search results favor paid ads

Google search results favor paid ads, making traditional SEO less effective for law firms and businesses alike.

So Weber • Civil Rights Watch • November 4, 2026 • 1 min read
Tribunal upholds restrictions on solicitor’s practice certificate
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Tribunal upholds restrictions on solicitor’s practice certificate

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal upholds restrictions on Kulwant Singh Manak's practice certificate, citing insufficient evidence to lift the sanctions.

So Weber • Statutory Briefs • November 3, 2026 • 2 min read
Survivor fears ex-partner after tag not fitted
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Survivor fears ex-partner after tag not fitted

A domestic-violence survivor lives in terror because her ex-partner was released without a tracking tag, prompting relatives to sleep on…

So Weber • Civil Rights Watch • November 2, 2026 • 4 min read