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NewsSolicitor judge sanctioned for being ‘overfamiliar’ with staffer
Experienced office-holder intended to be friendly but made a member of staff uncomfortable by ‘excessive’ sharing of personal anecdotes.
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NewsIn depth: PC fees could rise further as SRA's remit expands
As the SRA grapples with fallout from bulk claims litigation, it has hinted at higher compensation fund contributions and fees.
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NewsPrince Harry firm buys specialist entertainment legal practice
Hamlins acquires boutique practice while Gilson Gray adds London office to UK stable.
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News200-year-old firm appoints first woman senior partner
Criminal defence solicitor excited to take on new role overseeing high street firm's strategic direction.
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NewsLaw firms hatching international and UK expansion plans
HSBC UK spoke to 95 law firm leaders about the changing opportunities and challenges in the market.
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NewsBlack History Month: Law Society issues guidance to students
Guidance acknowledges that competitive job market can feel even more overwhelming for minority ethnic students.
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NewsIn depth: Justice at the Conservative party conference
The leadership contest dominated the Conservative party conference, but a series of important debates on justice policy took place on the sidelines.
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NewsCompany behind online legal advice service appoints administrators
Lawbit Ltd’s subscription service, LawBite, continues to operate through SRA-regulated firm Lawbriefs.
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NewsSolicitors denied more time to obtain documents in orange cartel case
Pogust Goodhead made only three applications for grants of representation a year and a half after claims struck out.
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NewsNew call for free legal advice for state scandal victims
Academic report says lawyers are needed to support victims to make decisions in emotionally charged circumstances.
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NewsAmazon sellers launch legal action against US e-commerce giant
Sellers claim Amazon has unlawfully frozen sales proceeds amounting to tens of millions of pounds.
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NewsPost Office chair 'abusive' to general counsel, inquiry hears
Further revelations emerge about deep divisions from this year at senior level.
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NewsPI firm expanding after losses turned into £1.2m profit
HCC Solicitors reported losses for two years running but says finances now healthy again.
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News£1.3m negligence claim against Birmingham firm out of time
High Court judge finds divorcee would have had knowledge of limitation period and her claim against Martineau Johnson was time-barred.
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NewsBar bullying: some barristers 'believe they are always right'
Criminal Bar Association calls for all practising barristers to receive mandatory training on bullying, harassment and sexual harassment.
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News'Mega trial' over jets stranded in Russia reaches the High Court
Battle between aircraft lessor and insurers expected to be one of Rolls’ most complex and costly ever
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NewsBurial and cremation live issues for law reform
Law Commission seeks views on proposals to reopen old burial spaces - and deal with a quarter of a million sets of unclaimed ashes.
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NewsTribunal goes into battle with SRA over fining powers
Richest firms will regard agreeing fines with the regulator as a 'transactional event', says SDT.
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NewsRestrictions imposed on former international firm employee over exam lie
Solicitors Regulation Authority finds it ‘undesirable’ for assistant accountant to be involved in a legal practice.
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NewsFormer DWF partner struck off over sexual communication with minor
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal also orders convicted former solicitor to pay £3,000 costs.