Solicitors disciplinary tribunal
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NewsBan for solicitor who covered up his mistakes
Martin Burnett forged signatures and created documents to avoid difficult conversations with clients and employers.
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NewsSolicitor banned for practising long after his firm's closure
Sole partner was investigated by the SRA after other firms flagged up their concerns.
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NewsLower standard of tribunal proof would not help the public, says Society
Representative body comes out firmly opposed to a lower civil standard of proof at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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NewsSRA appeals ruling on 'overcharging' solicitor
Regulator also challenges SDT over decision to clear a second respondent.
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Dishonest solicitor 'manipulated and groomed' vulnerable client
Neil Aiston had acted for his client for 40 years but breached trust placed in him.
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NewsCriminal solicitor cleared over 'plead guilty' advice to assault suspect
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds the case unproven against London practitioner.
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OpinionSDT’s standard of proof should reflect sanctions
If SDT wants to use civil standard of proof it should relinquish the punitive elements of its philosophy.
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NewsSRA wants lay majority to decide fate of solicitors at tribunal
Rule change urged despite the regulator admitting it has no evidence that solicitors are biased in favour of fellow practitioners.
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News'Honest mistake': dishonesty ruled out over wills gifts to solicitor
Important tests of the Ivey and Wingate approaches in prosecution of Hampshire lawyer.
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