Last 3 months headlines – Page 143
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NewsStruck off solicitor and unregistered barrister disbarred
Lawyer struck off in 2020 has now been disbarred after failing to notify the Bar Standards Board.
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NewsSolicitor rebuked for losing independence in support of client
Cambridgeshire solicitor made assertions which were not arguable to opponent.
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NewsVeteran barrister reprimanded for raising hand in Nazi salute
'Seriously offensive' conduct occured after magistrate raised issue following conclusion of trial.
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NewsSRA to charge two firms over ‘abusive litigation’
Regulator defends lack of action on SLAPP cases nearly two years after warning on conduct of disputes.
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NewsSRA conference call
Local government lawyers may struggle to attend the regulator's next in-house conference.
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NewsSpeeding magistrate issued with formal warning
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says office-holders are required to ‘display a respect for the law’.
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NewsNearly half of unmarried couples unaware they lack legal rights - survey
Family law group Resolution calls for reform of cohabitation laws in blueprint detailing future vision for family justice.
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NewsDozens of conveyancing firms paralysed by cyber attack
Regulator says firms have a duty to keep all parties informed about delays as house movers are stuck in limbo.
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NewsRevealed: Stricken SSB avoided court fees by understating claims
Abuse of process ruling also finds that firm knew of concerns about expert witness in cavity wall claims.
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NewsNews focus: Another firm failure highlights pitfalls of cavity wall claims
Solicitors were among those who had high hopes for what appeared to be a goldmine of claims relating to cavity wall insulation, but this mini-industry was always built on very shaky foundations.
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NewsLSB proposes 14% rise in its annual budget
Oversight regulator will ask lawyers to pay almost £30 each a year for its work.
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NewsErosion of state immunity in spotlight as £37m salvage case reaches Supreme Court
South African government is attempting to strike out claim for salvage of silver from wartime wreck.
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NewsNational firm hit with SRA’s fourth-largest fine over AML compliance
Ashfords agrees £101,357 penalty despite regulator's admission that no money laundering or financial crime took place.
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NewsNews focus: Meet the claims firm boss who owes $1bn
Collective action firm Pogust Goodhead can take on huge cases – thanks to big loans. While founder Tom Goodhead confides that potential $1bn debts keep him awake at night, he is relishing the fight.
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NewsPost Office lawyer was told case against jailed woman was flawed
Mother of two was jailed but inquiry hears that investigator had doubts about prosecution.
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NewsJudge overrules tribunal’s decision to slash SRA costs
Tribunal was in error when it slashed SRA’s claim for £22,800, High Court rules.
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NewsMPs call for free court transcripts for victims
Open letter to justice secretary proposes amendment to allow victims and bereaved families to request transcripts free of charge.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out ‘unfounded’ jurisdiction appeal over Brazil dam collapse
Lord Justice Coulson and Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing said the application in the ongoing court saga had no real prospect of success
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