Latest news – Page 118
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NewsFirm owner mistakenly diverted £10,000 to office account
SRA fines owner of Cheltenham firm who showed ‘reckless disregard’ for his obligations.
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NewsSilence from the LSB as Axiom Ince report still unpublished
Report into the SRA’s handling of failed firm has been written - but remains under wraps.
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NewsRiots: Lord chancellor thanks ‘dedicated professionals’ for swift action
More than 150 of the people arrested in connection with this month’s violent disorder have already faced their day in court, Ministry of Justice reveals.
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NewsAppeal judge bemoans ‘trench warfare’ of litigation tactics
Lord Justice Coulson says key points being ‘buried in an avalanche of trivia’.
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NewsRevenue growth slows at Pinsents
International firm announces 7.2% revenue increase and 0.5% dip in PEP.
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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.
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NewsHundreds of GLD lawyers now based outside London
Becoming a national organisation is one of the Government Legal Department's key strategic ambitions.
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NewsRetired solicitor charged with sexual offences spanning 27 years
Plymouth 70-year-old to appear before magistrates next month.
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors urged to unionise
Practitioner group believes 'mood music' from new government suggests no extra cash will be forthcoming.
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NewsCAT president reprimanded over 'love letter'
Sanction imposed on Mr Justice Marcus Smith is most serious short of removal from office.
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NewsSolicitor named in Mail’s immigration sting to face SDT
London practitioner alleged to have advised asylum client to give false story.
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NewsCity watchdog inviting bids for £20m worth of legal advice
Financial Conduct Authority panel work could double in value from next year.
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NewsSouthport hero lawyer 'uplifted' by legal profession's reaction
John Hayes says he has been inundated with messages from clients and other law firms.
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NewsBar could suspend Bangladesh exams due to civil unrest
Student protests against civil service quotas sparked violent clashes and the long-serving prime minister's resignation.
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NewsAI use now widespread in US legal sector despite ethical concerns
American Bar Association taskforce warns firms against failing to pass on time-savings to clients.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsLondon firm fined 2% of turnover for anti-money laundering failures
Sanction was mitigated by the fact that breaches were unintentional and had been remedied, SRA says.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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NewsFirm announces it will pay for staff to take fertility tests
Pioneering managing partner creates free reproductive health benefits.
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News'Upset and angry': immigration solicitors scared but defiant
Two solicitors share their feelings amid reports rioters could target law firms and advice agencies.