West End firm Davenport Lyons has come under fire from consumer organisation Which? with the body accusing the firm of sending 'bullying' letters to hundreds of consumers. Which? has complained to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) about the firm, which has been contacting internet users it believes have been illegally sharing copies of video games. The alleged file-sharers receive a letter - on behalf of Davenport Lyons' clients - asking for compensation of around £500 to settle the claim of copyright infringement.
December 10, 2008 at 10:34 AM
1 minute read
The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
West End firm Davenport Lyons has come under fire from consumer organisation Which? with the body accusing the firm of sending ‘bullying’ letters to hundreds of consumers.
Which? has complained to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) about the firm, which has been contacting internet users it believes have been illegally sharing copies of video games.
Presented by BigVoodoo
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
Law firms & in-house legal departments with a presence in the middle east celebrate outstanding achievement within the profession.
Atlanta s John Marshall Law School is seeking to hire one or more full-time, visiting Legal WritingInstructors to teach Legal Research, Anal...
Shipman is seeking an associate to join our Labor & Employment practice in our Hartford, New Haven, or Stamford office. Candidates shou...
Evergreen Trading is a media investment firm headquartered in NYC. We help brands achieve their goals by leveraging their unwanted assets to...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
