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NewsRookie solicitor working in 'chaotic' firm cleared of dishonesty
Newly-qualified Colchester practitioner had little understanding of how court processes worked.
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NewsAI will monitor offenders to 'prevent crime before it happens'
Technology is being tested in four probation regions and will see those on licence kept under additional surveillance.
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NewsLegal professionals remain hesitant over digital justice services
Ministry of Justice publishes evaluation of digital services introduced under the HMCTS reform programme.
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NewsThe ultimate all-rounder? NQ solicitor balances law, cricket and commentary
A packed schedule of sport and media work was no barrier to qualifying as a solicitor.
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NewsFamily justice system 'badly letting children down', MPs warn
More than 4,000 children are involved in cases yet to be resolved after 100 weeks.
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NewsFormer police complaints commissioner appointed public advocate
Cindy Butts to support victims of major tragedies and their families in landmark public advocate role.
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NewsFamily law head cleared of misleading client over decree nisi
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decides there was ‘no active misleading’ and senior practitioner had not acted recklessly.
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NewsSolicitor facing £120,000 bill for Royal Albert Hall ticket price suit
Holders of rights to permanent seats in the Proms venue disputed their entitlements under a ticket return scheme.
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NewsStaff at fast-growing firm to each receive 5% bonus
Profit and turnover both increasing during another successful year.
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NewsWe need ECHR to stop small boat crossings, AG tells peers
Richard Hermer KC says European countries will refuse to do deals if UK quits European Convention on Human Rights.
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NewsJudges slash Dieselgate costs after claim for 30 attending lawyers
Court also alarmed at claim for 84 partner hours for each 45-minute meeting.
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NewsFamily law head did not mislead clients, SDT hears
Solicitor denies acting dishonestly or recklessly in relation to keeping a client informed on her decree nisi.
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NewsUnderfunding worst threat to rule of law, Law Society poll reveals
Rule of law subject of panel discussion hosted by journalist Emily Maitlis to mark Law Society's 200th anniversary.
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NewsLitigation funder broadens portfolio with consultancy investment
Deal opens the way for Burford Capital to invest in firms backed by specialist consultancy Kingsworth.
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NewsMoJ defends disputed evaluation of pre-recorded evidence
MPs question MoJ officials on why report reached a different conclusion to study conducted by eminent academic.
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NewsEx-Dentons employee banned after drug smuggling conviction
SRA announces order imposed after Abu Dhabi conviction unrelated to legal practice.
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NewsSuspension for failing to properly assess client’s capacity
SDT also orders London sole practitioner pay £21,129.60 costs.
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NewsConvicted ex-solicitor's £1.1m property seized and sold
Serious Fraud Office announces its first use of an unexplained wealth order.
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NewsNew legal aid portal nearly ready
Justice minister Sarah Sackman says new portal has already been tested by small group of practitioners.
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NewsFamily law head who allegedly misled client over decree nisi faces SDT
Solicitor denies charges of acting recklessly in 2019 divorce case.