Last 3 months headlines – Page 140
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NewsCollapsed SSB's assets won't even cover administration
Creditors left tens of millions out of pocket as agreement reached on extra funds to handle windup of collapsed Sheffield law firm.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over improper payments totalling £2.8m
Compensation fund has paid out more than £3.8m as a result of solicitor’s misconduct.
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NewsMan who incited violence against lawyers jailed for three years
26-year-old named law firm online ahead of potential attacks.
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NewsPeers to probe court interpreting services
Cross-party committee seeks views on the current service and the potential of new technology.
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NewsBar tribunal refuses to hear objections to anonymity application
Well-known member of the bar facing allegations of sexual misconduct cannot be named.
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NewsFirm owner mistakenly diverted £10,000 to office account
SRA fines owner of Cheltenham firm who showed ‘reckless disregard’ for his obligations.
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NewsSilence from the LSB as Axiom Ince report still unpublished
Report into the SRA’s handling of failed firm has been written - but remains under wraps.
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NewsRiots: Lord chancellor thanks ‘dedicated professionals’ for swift action
More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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NewsSkeletons in the cupboard
Bundles of unstamped conveyances and mortgages and fake divorce papers.
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NewsAppeal judge bemoans ‘trench warfare’ of litigation tactics
Lord Justice Coulson says key points being ‘buried in an avalanche of trivia’.
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NewsRevenue growth slows at Pinsents
International firm announces 7.2% revenue increase and 0.5% dip in PEP.
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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.
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NewsHundreds of GLD lawyers now based outside London
Becoming a national organisation is one of the Government Legal Department's key strategic ambitions.
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NewsRetired solicitor charged with sexual offences spanning 27 years
Plymouth 70-year-old to appear before magistrates next month.
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NewsAbsolutely fur-bulous
London Legal Support Trust invites lawyers to sign up for the ‘fluffiest’ fundraiser in the legal calendar: the London Legal Walkies.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.
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NewsCAT president reprimanded over 'love letter'
Sanction imposed on Mr Justice Marcus Smith is most serious short of removal from office.
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NewsSolicitor named in Mail’s immigration sting to face SDT
London practitioner alleged to have advised asylum client to give false story.
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NewsCity watchdog inviting bids for £20m worth of legal advice
Financial Conduct Authority panel work could double in value from next year.
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NewsTribute: Miles Richardson MBE
Much respected housing solicitor was honoured for his services to the CAB.