Last 3 months headlines – Page 252
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NewsVictims call on lawyers to explain Post Office disclosure failings
Inquiry postponed again after Post Office says it cannot even identify which documents need to be reviewed.
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NewsJudge says family litigation 'stymied any meaningful focus' on children
Judgment highlights ‘litigious’ proceedings ‘inimical’ to children’s interests and ‘enormously stressful’.
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NewsGarden Court must pay £20k over 'unreasonable conduct' in Allison Bailey case
'Accusations and attitude' of chambers to the claimant’s solicitor described as 'unmerited and unhelpful'.
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NewsSolicitor apologises to MP over 'lynched' LinkedIn post
Labour MP said he had been ‘deeply upset and alarmed’ by solicitor’s comment.
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NewsAG defends judicial review over Covid-19 inquiry messages
Victoria Prentis says court was being asked to decide novel question in legal challenge over Covid-19 inquiry.
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NewsFirm without AML risk assessment for four years fined by SRA
Regulator says breaches were serious and had potential to harm public confidence in profession.
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NewsFewer consumers shopping around, but big majority still happy, watchdog finds
Legal Services Consumer Panel concerned that law firm information has seemingly become more difficult to find.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for hiding friendship with convicted money lender
Tribunal finds solicitor made at least 10 statements he knew were untrue.
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NewsNews focus: Lawyers in the crosshairs at Post Office Inquiry
Phase four of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is turning its attention to the role of lawyers in civil and criminal proceedings, investigations and disclosure. This could be a seminal moment.
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NewsPrivate equity house in talks to buy DWF
Share price bounce as company confirms talks are ongoing.
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NewsInterest rate hikes hitting key sectors, reveals leading firm
Organic growth flat at listed firm Knights but acquisitions boost revenue.
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NewsFirm refused injunction against former employee
High Court judge finds restraint sought 'imposes greater restrictions than had been contractually agreed upon’.
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NewsEx-trainee solicitor banned for possessing indecent images
Court of Protection worker arrested six months after beginning his training contract.
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NewsYoung partner surprised at recorder appointment
The 34-year-old believes he may be one of the youngest solicitors appointed to the civil jurisdiction as a recorder.
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NewsSDT considers misconduct allegations in private prosecution
The panel was told in closing submissions by solicitor’s lawyer that there was ‘never any proper basis for allegation to be made’.
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NewsDigital mentoring scheme to boost Black representation in the law
Legal recruitment firm has built platform that will connect senior decision-makers with Black qualified lawyers.
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NewsPost Office disclosure failings show ‘lack of clear thinking’ - inquiry chair
Organisation scolded and warned after disclosure errors caused hearing postponement.
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NewsExtended civil restraint order made against struck off solicitor
High Court judge finds ‘significant risk’ that lawyer will continue with claims and applications if an ECRO is not made.
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News540 jobs saved as Plexus bought out of administration
Acquisition announced after administrators appointed to handle the firm’s affairs.