Latest news – Page 212
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NewsKhan faces strike off after dishonesty allegations found proven
SDT finds all 12 allegations against high-profile solicitor-advocate proven.
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NewsMagistrates' court caseload down 20% in two years
Backlog ‘now close to pre-pandemic levels’, chief executive reports - but ‘still a long way to go’.
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NewsClaims firm sees profits fall but happy with progress
Growing number of cases being distributed by National Accident Helpline to its related law firm business.
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NewsLawyers seek end to mixed injury damages roadblock
Claims for whiplash plus other injuries are being identified to test in the Court of Appeal.
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NewsSolicitor’s pay cut for moving north was lawful, tribunal rules
Crown Prosecution Service set to recoup thousands after overpaying solicitor for four years.
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NewsMonopolies watchdog orders sale of searches firm
Merger of two of the biggest players 'would reduce competition and could lead to less innovation', Competition and Markets Authority concludes.
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NewsAddleshaw Goddard posts 15% rise in profits
Revenue at international firm jumps by 18% to £377m.
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NewsDechert agrees £20m interim payment to ENRC
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation seeks indemnity costs due to defendants’ conduct.
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NewsCity lawyer found in contempt over ‘burn it’ instruction
Judge says Raymond McKeeve committed a ‘spontaneous act of colossal stupidity’.
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NewsNon-practising solicitors must pay to stay on the roll
SRA confirms that an annual charge will be introduced, likely to be around £40.
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NewsSolicitor who invoiced for unpaid stamp duty is fined
Sole equity owner admitted he was liable for improper transfers and for shortages on client account.
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NewsSoophia Khan’s strike out application refused by SDT
Tribunal dismisses high-profile solicitor’s bid to throw out 10 of 12 allegations.
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News‘Vexatious’ contempt bid against protest solicitor thrown out by judge
'The court does not grant injunctions to parties to litigation to be used as a weapon against those perceived to be opponents'.
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NewsSolicitor ‘duped’ by fraudster clients loses appeal against ban
SDT struck off east London solicitor because he failed to carry out proper checks and misled insurers.
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NewsExam operator announces refunds for SQE fiasco
Candidates who had been booked at Hammersmith on two dates will be refunded £1,558, Kaplan announces.
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NewsCharles Russell Speechlys’ PEP slips despite growth
International firm announces 3% revenue growth off the back of a sharp rise outside the UK.
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NewsCity centre court shut down for urgent asbestos tests
Trials moved as Manchester site set to be closed for at least two weeks.
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NewsMoJ doubles lawtech spending for new phase
£4m will support new technology such as machine learning and data analytics, government says.
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NewsKhan SDT hearing adjourned after last-minute application
Soophia Khan’s eight-day tribunal hearing was due to begin this morning.
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NewsDr Bitcoin awarded £1 after 'deliberately false' libel evidence
Judge rules that blog posts about ‘Satoshi Nakamoto’ claim caused serious harm but awards minimal damages.