Jemma Slingo
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News90% of firms pessimistic about criminal sector's future
Solicitors blamed an ageing profession, court disposals, sector shrinkage and a dearth of respect.
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Solicitor who repeatedly lied to clients struck off
Rhodd Llwyd Humphreys said she had obtained a grant of probate when she had not.
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Clyde & Co Edinburgh team moves to Scottish firm
Clyde & Co said it can now concentrate on its core practice areas, such as insurance, energy and infrastructure.
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Solicitor jailed for immigration conspiracy struck off
Sheikh Muhammad Usman was jailed for seven years for his part in a scheme to falsify immigration documents.
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Crumbling courts: broken lift blocks barrister from Corbyn hearing
Two disabled lawyers in same case struggle with lack of access to RCJ Bear Garden.
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Dentons appoints 'mindfulness' chief to boost wellbeing
Solicitors will be taught breathing techniques and ‘mindful movement’ in a bid to combat stress.
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MoJ under-reporting probate delays, says Law Society committee chair
HMCTS figures suggest there are delays of four to six weeks, while solicitors claim that delays can exceed three months.
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Students give legal advice to fill gap in local support
Law students at the University of Bolton will open a free legal advice centre for members of the public next month.
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Dechert caught up in Middle East hacking claim
An airline operator claims his emails were leaked on the dark web by an emirate of the UAE.
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Barrister accused of using abusive Twitter account resigns
Daniel Bennett from Doughty Street Chambers is accused of being behind an account that harassed antisemitism campaigners.
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Homeless law student secures training contract
April Britton, who slept in her car during the Legal Practice Course, will begin her training contract in October.
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Solicitors in conflict of interest case ordered to pay £70k
Eric Christopher Evans and David Alan Whiteley admitted to selling the freehold of four sites despite having financial interests in the transaction.
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First probate registry closes as application delays drag on
Birmingham probate register office is the first to shut under HMCTS' £1bn reform programme.
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FCA found to have discriminated against chronically ill lawyer
An associate lawyer suffered ‘considerable’ discrimination after developing chronic kidney disease.
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State of criminal justice ‘far worse’ than new figures show, says Bar Council
Statistics revealed the lowest number of prosecutions since records began.
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Ignore emails after 6pm, family court tells lawyers
The Central Family Court said barristers should have an hour for lunch and court days should end at 4.30pm.
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Solicitor embroiled in dubious investment scheme fined £25k
Mark Andrew Fallon admitted to allegations of acting recklessly and failing to adequately monitor funding arrangements.
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Registered European lawyers given until 2021 to requalify
RELs will be able to requalify as UK lawyers under existing routes until 31 December 2020, according to government guidance.
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Court upholds 'older died first' principle in inheritance dispute
Evidence on decomposition no basis for displacing the statutory presumption that the older person died first.
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ENRC mounts more legal action against SFO
The mining company has filed for a judicial review against the fraud-busting agency.
