Latest news – Page 148
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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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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.
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NewsFirms sign up for Gary Neville's Manchester development
Hill Dickinson and Pinsent Masons commit to moving staff into £400m landmark St Michael’s offices.
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NewsSupreme Court wants police guidance recast in 'straightforward terms'
Judgment expresses concerns at ‘proliferation of legislation’ which ‘obscures’ fundamental principles.
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NewsMPs' surgeries: 75% of constituents raise legal issues
Research conducted by lawyers suggests housing is one of the biggest areas of unmet legal need.
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NewsCILEX civil war pushes members towards conveyancing regulator
Council for Licensed Conveyancers has seen a 10-fold increase in applications over the past 12 months.
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NewsBogus CV used to secure six-month paralegal job
SRA bans individual who also claimed in a private matter that he was a qualified solicitor.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over £100,000 VAT evasion
Bar Standards Board was not made aware of the unregistered practitioner’s conviction.
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NewsUK and Japan to share justice expertise
Agreement signed in Tokyo 'signals a mutual desire to strengthen cooperation between legal services sectors'.
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NewsPost Office Inquiry hearing aborted over disclosure failure
Inquiry counsel condemns Post Office’s late-night admission as 'grossly unsatisfactory'.