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NewsDon’t judge whether trainees are good enough to qualify, firms told
Those signing off trainee work experience are not assessing 'whether someone is going to make a brilliant solicitor', regulator says.
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Barrister fined for 'sexual touching'
Male barrister received a reprimand and a £6,000 fine after smacking female colleague and pulling her onto his lap.
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Guise accuses client of faking emails in ‘dishonest’ transfers case
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hears allegations of attempted incrimination.
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QC instructed for Hong Kong prosecution steps down
David Perry QC was due to act for the Hong Kong government next month in the trial of nine pro-democracy campaigners.
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Bar Council demands extra £55m for Covid courts
Almost 85% of barristers who attended court in December feared for their safety.
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SRA 'hopeful' SQE can proceed as planned despite pandemic
Regulator is looking closely at virtual assessments in case lockdown restrictions are still in place at the end of the year.
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City solicitor rebuts 'concocted story' about client funds transfers
Tony Norman Guise accuses former colleague of 'blackmailing' solicitors to support complaint.
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HMCTS chief: Courts ‘safe from the moment you arrive’
Lawyers report lack of social distancing and dirty bathroom facilities.
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Prominent City solicitor accused of ‘dishonest’ transfers
Tony Norman Guise transferred over £350,000 from his firm’s client account without authorisation, tribunal hears.
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Covid loss policyholders not out of the woods yet, lawyers warn
Further arguments with insurers could end up before the courts, solicitors have said in response to today's Supreme Court ruling.
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Norton Rose Fulbright cuts 132 jobs
London office is worst affected by firm’s business services shake-up.
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Supreme Court backs small business on Covid loss insurance
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
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Civil legal aid 'running on empty', says Bar Council
Report laments the closure of high street solicitors firms and legal advice centres.
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Lawyers condemn QC prosecuting pro-democracy activists
David Perry QC will represent the Hong Kong government at trial next month.
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Barrister ordered to cover 40% of firm’s negligence payout
A law firm and the barrister it instructed were pursued for negligence by a former client.
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Linklaters pay gaps widen despite diversity efforts
Men at the firm earn 62.9% more than women on average, according to latest report.
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SDT drops case against A&O partner due to health fears
Employment partner Mark Mansell was due to be prosecuted over his role in a high-profile non-disclosure agreement involving the disgraced Harvey Weinstein.
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Union lashes out at ‘business as usual’ courts
Public and Commercial Services Union says it will consider an industrial response if HMCTS ignores its demands.
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'Lonely, socially distanced' new MR is sworn in
Sir Geoffrey Vos succeeds Sir Terence Etherton as the second most senior judge in England and Wales.
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New measures at international firm to help staff through lockdown
BCLP lawyers caring for family members can now take an extra two days off each month.
