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NewsLack of lawyers a 'problem' in DIY will dispute
Judge says ‘lawyer would recognise intentions’ of individual when drafting her will in favour of her children.
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NewsLegal execs to get 'same status' as solicitors under SRA
How CILEX lawyers will fare under the Solicitors Regulation Authority is revealed in submission to representative body.
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NewsICO publicly reprimands small firm targeted by phishing attack
Four fraudulent payments were made after email account was accessed by criminals.
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News'Completely unethical' solicitor banned over £25,000 client loan
Yorkshire practitioner was covertly recorded by client’s wife talking about loan arrangement.
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NewsSRA suspends directors of Axiom, saviour of Ince and Plexus
Three solicitors at national firm are barred from practising as managing partner is accused of misappropriating 'significant sums'.
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News£750,000 of cryptocurrency seized through civil recovery order
Assets found in two digital wallets located by police under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
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NewsFundamental dishonesty finding set aside for not being reasoned
High Court said judge’s finding that dishonesty was self-evident was ‘objectionable’.
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NewsCILEX forges ahead with SRA regulation switch
Representative body for legal executives says decision to switch regulator will be based on 'public interest' outcomes.
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NewsSolicitors taking risks with NDAs but not complicit in cover-up, finds SRA
Awareness of the risks of drawing up non-disclosure agreements could be increased.
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NewsSLAPPs costs protection scheme is 'no panacea'
Chair of Lords communications committee calls for 'bespoke bill' offering more extensive safeguards.
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NewsSolicitor who hid convictions from new employer struck off
Lawyer signed expenses forms and agreed contracts without mentioning driving convictions.
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NewsClaims costs to blame for record motor premiums, say insurers
Average premium for comprehensive cover tops £500 despite sharp fall in claims numbers.
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NewsNational firm set for recruitment drive to meet demand
Howes Percival plans to add more fee earners and support staff.
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NewsLeeds to host solicitor admissions ceremony
Society hopes regional event will help more lawyers celebrate their success with family and friends.
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NewsSRA denies it is under pressure to hammer immigration sector
Regulator says meeting with government this week was ‘professional and robust’.
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NewsUniversity of Law reports 63% lockdown profit rise
Accounts for 18-month period show revenue from course fees reaching £225m.
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NewsRising evictions 'highlight critical need for legal aid'
Law Society renews call for further investment after government figures reveal surge in housing possession actions.
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NewsLitigant in person made ‘unacceptable’ threats to judge
Judge records that he was threatened verbally during a remote hearing as soon as he delivered judgment.
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NewsChalk pledges £220m to modernise court buildings
Lord chancellor visits Bristol Crown Court to announce extra funding for court infrastructure.
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NewsChancery Lane reveals legal heroes shortlist
Nominees picked for making a ’lasting, tangible difference to society and bringing distinction to the profession’.