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NewsParalegal awarded almost £19,000 over pregnancy discrimination
Remedy hearing following tribunal’s decision that pregnancy ‘played a part’ in redundancy.
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NewsResearch begins into lawyers' role in Post Office scandal
Academic project aims to help lawyers ‘rethink professional mindsets’.
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NewsAssociate's misconduct 'had become ingrained', SDT finds
Solicitor who falsified signatures on cheques and misappropriated money is struck off.
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NewsDawn raid? City firm has an app for that
Free interactive app offers help in the event of a dawn raid by regulator or enforcement agency.
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NewsLaw Society issues landmark guidance on climate change
Solicitors can help heavy-emitters transition to net zero - but may also refuse to act, Chancery Lane confirms in 'milestone' advice.
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NewsCILEX civil war: regulator forced to sign gagging order
CILEX made CILEX Regulation sign non-disclosure agreement before revealing SRA defection, oversight regulator reveals.
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NewsAdministrators warn they will recoup fraction of firm's £22m WIP
Yorkshire firm Heptonstalls' debts to unsecured creditors in legal sector higher than first estimated.
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NewsRemote licensing hearing lawful, court rules
Nightclub’s appeal against revocation of its premises licence is rejected.
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NewsFit for purpose? BSB seeks enforcement auditor
Successful applicant will examine bar profession watchdog's systems, processes and policies.
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NewsSolicitor avoids permanent ban over email dishonesty
Case fell in the ‘small residual category where striking off would be a disproportionate sanction’.
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NewsJudge’s 'dismay' at two-year litigation in rail accident case
Judge says claim by trespasser on line was ‘crying out’ for pre-trial review.
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NewsNews focus: Has no-fault divorce ended the 'blame game'?
No-fault divorce has helped ease the emotional strain of separation for many, but the money still needs to be sorted out. Outdated terminology must be addressed too, practitioners say.
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NewsRescued firm open for business and looking to expand
South west practice was bought out of administration after struggling following pandemic.
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NewsCost of assessing costs is a 'nonsense', says leading judge
Lord Justice Birss says profession has ‘bought into idea’ that costs estimates are always difficult.
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NewsTop-30 firm partner promotions suggest upbeat outlook
Partnership figures at CMS, Addleshaw Goddard and Macfarlanes all equal or exceed last year's.
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NewsSolicitor struck off on day of prison sentence
Christopher Michael Bilmes was jailed for 56 months for £1.7m fraud.
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NewsBar prosecution fee increase confirmed
15% rise in all CPS fee rates will take effect from 2 May.
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NewsSolicitor's remarks made 'in pursuit of sexual gratification', tribunal finds
Judgment published following prosecution of international firm solicitor over his actions at Mayfair club event.
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NewsCouncil urges tenants to avoid 'opportunistic' housing solicitors
Flintshire County Council alleges that lawyers are gaining access to homes posing as council workers.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for indecent exposure convictions
Runner was convicted of exposing himself while he was out exercising.