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NewsDirector rebuked by SRA for drink-driving conviction
Solicitors Regulation Authority says rebuke is an ‘appropriate outcome’ for isolated and out-of-character incident.
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NewsCourt watchers publish guide to observation schemes
Public is ‘ready, willing and able’ to help make the court system fairer, guide’s author says.
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NewsSolicitor to face tribunal following stalking conviction
Former City associate pleaded guilty last year to offences under the Protection from Harassment Act.
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NewsBucking the trend: Yorkshire firm enters legal aid sector
Owner says firm can address advice desert without risking long-term financial health.
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NewsInvesting in legal aid could save Treasury £11bn over 10 years
New report finds specialist free legal advice saves government £2.71 for every £1 spent.
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NewsCourt battle resumes over anti-protest laws
Court of Appeal hearing adjourned in July to allow both parties to enter talks and seek a resolution.
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NewsPrisons crisis: know what to do if client unlawfully detained, solicitors told
Solicitor predicts new early release scheme to address prison overcrowding may lead to stress and confusion.
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NewsProfits edge up at Norton Rose Fulbright
PEP also rises at City firm’s EMEA arm despite 'global inflationary pressures and macroeconomic conditions'.
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NewsLondon firm and solicitor can fight conspiracy claims
Deputy Master Scher finds iniquity exception in debt dispute involving London firm and solicitor who acted for Russian businessman.
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NewsJunior lawyer struck off for failing to disclose sacking
'Ashamed' former Weightmans lawyer did not reveal real reason for her departure when applying for a new job.
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NewsJudge allows fees claim despite 'retrospectively created' client care letter
Partner in London firm denied preparing client care letters after the event.
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NewsWork from the office request was not harassment, tribunal rules
London firm adjusted hours and sent home equipment to help disabled worker.
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NewsUrgent call to place trainees as top US firm closes London office
Armstrong Teasdale opened London office three years ago with acquisition of Kerman & Co.
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NewsSRA forced to delay rise in compensation fund levies
Delay comes as super-regulator investigates the event behind the planned levy increase - the collapse of Axiom Ince.
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NewsLandmark victims' survey reveals lack of confidence in CPS
Largest survey ever conducted by the victims' commissioner exposes effects of court backlogs, insufficient support and poor communication.
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NewsOpposing parties renew vows of clin neg collaboration
Renewal of Covid-19 agreement aims to streamline disputes and reduce litigation costs.
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NewsParalegal awarded £100,000 over discrimination and unfair dismissal
Employment judge orders London firm Khans Solicitors to pay more than £100,000 in damages after ex-employee gives up on dream of becoming solicitor.
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NewsPolice searching for ‘dine and dash’ ex-solicitor
Struck-off solicitor sought by Essex Police over allegations of failure to pay and breaching bail.
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NewsBullying and harassment: Barristers have 'low expectations' of change
Former Labour minister Harriet Harman, who is conducting an independent review, seeking 'solutions that will make a difference'.
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NewsSerial court loser to pay opponents’ £30,000 costs
Ten years of court proceedings have followed a dispute at a Birmingham tennis club.