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NewsSidhu - three charges proved
Former chair of Criminal Bar Assocation faces sanction after tribunal rules on allegations by three women.
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News'Satoshi perjuror' must turn up in person for bitcoin contempt hearing
'A taxi to court provides a convenient and anonymous way to get to the relevant court building,' judge advises.
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NewsFounder of group litigation giant quits leadership role
Harris Pogust steps down at a time when the business is making significant staff cuts.
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NewsMacfarlanes’ top earner handed £4m as cash pile tops £100m
Holborn-headquartered firm is one of London’s most profitable legal businesses.
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NewsSolicitor jailed with her mother for 'all-out war' with neighbours
Pair subjected victims to three months of abuse and noise in quiet Lincolnshire village.
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NewsBarrister who pressured defendant and was affected by alcohol is suspended
Disciplinary tribunal also found barrister, representing the CPS, had appeared in court while under the influence of alcohol.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over unverified legal aid claims
SDT says east London sole practitioner showed ‘total disregard’ for solicitor rules.
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NewsLawyer ethics top of the agenda for 2025, says regulation chief
Legal Services Board chair says issue of legal ethics ‘clearly needs significant attention’.
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NewsIn depth: Financial remedies - next steps for family justice reform
Financial remedies in divorce came under scrutiny this week. The Law Commission revealed four potential models for reform for inclusion in a scoping paper that will be published soon.
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NewsSRA seeks to be added as creditor in bankruptcy of ex-Axiom Ince boss
Disposal hearing stayed until trustee in bankruptcy is notified of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s case.
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NewsTwo more judges sanctioned for ruling delays
Formal advice for misconduct announced by Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.
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NewsPrime minister pledges more 'bobbies on the beat' by 2029
Milestone will be achieved with extra 13,000 police officers, police community support officers and special constables, says Sir Keir Starmer.
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NewsTrainee ‘overwhelmed’ by support after SQE video heartbreak
Candidate says she wanted to share her experience to help others trying to become a solicitor.
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NewsConveyancing giant axes hundreds of jobs as transactions dip
Simplify admits it has scaled back the work it takes on as part of cost-cutting measures.
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NewsFailing lawyers told to learn from client complaints
Chief ombudsman says latest data ‘doesn’t paint a pretty picture’ of complaints handling.
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NewsCourt of Appeal finds GP contract dispute subject to judicial review
Judges find no obligation breach and remit contractual dispute back to adjudicator.
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NewsRace report reveals 'limited' progress for black barristers
Black barristers are less likely to secure immediate tenancy and are earning significantly less than their white colleagues.
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NewsMastercard settlement: Merricks' solicitor condemns funder’s ‘greed’
US-based litigation funder accused of 'sustained campaign' of inappropriate pressure.
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NewsCourt observation project expands across London
Transform Justice calls for more volunteers to help with its CourtWatch London project following successful first year.
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NewsSolicitor did not mislead over drink-drive convictions, SDT rules
SRA referred practitioner to tribunal over declaration following convictions for excess alcohol and driving without due care and attention.