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SDT considers misconduct allegations in private prosecution
The panel was told in closing submissions by solicitor’s lawyer that there was ‘never any proper basis for allegation to be made’.
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Digital mentoring scheme to boost Black representation in the law
Legal recruitment firm has built platform that will connect senior decision-makers with Black qualified lawyers.
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Post Office disclosure failings show ‘lack of clear thinking’ - inquiry chair
Organisation scolded and warned after disclosure errors caused hearing postponement.
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Extended civil restraint order made against struck off solicitor
High Court judge finds ‘significant risk’ that lawyer will continue with claims and applications if an ECRO is not made.
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540 jobs saved as Plexus bought out of administration
Acquisition announced after administrators appointed to handle the firm’s affairs.
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Firms sign up for Gary Neville's Manchester development
Hill Dickinson and Pinsent Masons commit to moving staff into £400m landmark St Michael’s offices.
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Supreme Court wants police guidance recast in 'straightforward terms'
Judgment expresses concerns at ‘proliferation of legislation’ which ‘obscures’ fundamental principles.
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MPs' surgeries: 75% of constituents raise legal issues
Research conducted by lawyers suggests housing is one of the biggest areas of unmet legal need.
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CILEX civil war pushes members towards conveyancing regulator
Council for Licensed Conveyancers has seen a 10-fold increase in applications over the past 12 months.
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Bogus CV used to secure six-month paralegal job
SRA bans individual who also claimed in a private matter that he was a qualified solicitor.
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Barrister disbarred over £100,000 VAT evasion
Bar Standards Board was not made aware of the unregistered practitioner’s conviction.
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UK and Japan to share justice expertise
Agreement signed in Tokyo 'signals a mutual desire to strengthen cooperation between legal services sectors'.
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Post Office Inquiry hearing aborted over disclosure failure
Inquiry counsel condemns Post Office’s late-night admission as 'grossly unsatisfactory'.
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Libor 'fall guy' case referred back to Court of Appeal
Tom Hayes, who served five and a half years in prison, thanks his legal team and describes the CCRC's decision as ‘a step closer to vindication’.
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Appeal allowed despite 'disastrously handled' litigation
Ruling in favour of appellant in family case made ‘with a very heavy heart’.
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HFW profits recover in 'best ever year'
International firm reports double-digit rises in net profits, revenue and PEP.
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Lobby group calls for National Institute for Legal Innovation
'Until now, the loudest voices have been those who see AI and technology as a problem,' futurologist Richard Susskind says.
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Magistrate removed from office after strike-off
Solicitor was investigated by the SRA over allegations including attempting to mislead her firm.
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Firm told it cannot recover £234,000 costs shortfall from claimant
Judge says Irwin Mitchell did not advise client of implications of budget overspend in personal injury case.