Latest news – Page 138
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NewsChalk announces independent inquiry into Malkinson miscarriage
Andrew Malkinson, who served 17 years in prison for a rape he did not commit, deserves 'thorough and honest answers', says justice secretary.
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NewsAxiom Ince staff express pay fears as SRA talks continue
Firm 'working to secure' payment of August salaries - but some are already heading for the exit.
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NewsLSB consults on helping 'silent sufferers' complain
Oversight regulator says process for resolving first-tier complaints not meeting client expectations and needs to be improved.
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NewsInjury lawyers fight fixed costs reforms through the courts
Association raises specific concerns about clinical negligence and provision for vulnerable people.
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NewsOwner with 'no grasp' of running law firm suspended
Solicitor had not reported to the regulator that his firm had been placed into liquidation.
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NewsCity employee worked six months without disclosing conviction
Ashurst learning and development manager had admitted making indecent images of children.
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NewsPre-action protocols should be designed for LiPs, council concludes
Working group supports mandatory compliance but backs away from giving strike-off powers.
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NewsSQE2 pass rate up - but ethnic attainment gap continues to yawn
White candidates continuing to perform significantly better than other ethnic groups.
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NewsFirm owing £31m folded after counsel said claims were doomed
Major source of revenue for Quanta Law was hit after adverse decisions from financial ombudsman.
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NewsMore than 1,000 chase 25 places at firm’s paralegal academy
Best-performing candidates at Clyde & Co will have the chance to apply for the SQE next year.
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NewsNearly half of CPS letters to complainants 'inadequate'
Inspectorate says letters containing even minor errors can cause public to lose confidence in prosecuting body.
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NewsWarning over scam SRA email which 'may' contain malware
Solicitors Regulation Authority says email containing a QR code claiming to be for a membership agreement is not genuine.
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NewsFormer CBA chief to lead Malkinson review
Miscarriages of justice charity representing Andrew Malkinson hopes Chris Henley KC will reach out to them.
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NewsSQE pass marks facing scrutiny on results day
Pass rate for April sitting of SQE2 will be revealed once all candidates have received their result.
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NewsSolicitor redacted witness statements to keep his job and client
Former partner struck off after admitting changing statements that would reveal his mistakes.
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NewsCardiff non-profit secures lottery cash for Court of Protection help
Qualia Law says families of children who lack mental capacity face burdensome process to access child trust funds.
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NewsTop US firm shuts up shop in Shanghai
Latham & Watkins to ‘consolidate’ operations in Beijing as market conditions worsen.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell CEO Andrew Tucker dies
Firm pays tribute to ‘hugely respected’ leader, who joined in 1985.
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NewsPromise of change in law following Letby’s non-appearance for sentencing
Serial killer nurse ‘not just a murderer but a coward,’ says lord chancellor - but lawyers warn that compulsion is deeply problematic.
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NewsAxiom Ince enlists external experts to investigate after SRA suspensions
Firm says it has green light from regulator to operate normal business practices.