Latest news – Page 162
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NewsSRA backs increasing total solicitor contributions by £13.5m
Board expected to vote through budget increases at its meeting next week.
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News'Second-largest ever' pro bono costs order awarded
Local authority acted unreasonably by launching proceedings against family in case concerning transgender surgery.
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NewsJudge hails solicitor's 'courtesy and sensitivity' in dealing with dishonest clin neg claimant
Firm’s head of counter fraud stayed in close communication with cancer-stricken LiP who has been found in contempt of court.
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NewsCommon Platform inflexibility 'causing issues', admits government
Court staff have had to 'check in' barristers given a case at short notice.
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NewsMedical panel member issued with formal advice for misconduct
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office says doctor revealed personal details about fellow panel members.
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NewsPrivate equity a 'potential bonanza' for corporate firms - M&A expert
It’s 'game on', says law firm adviser Jeff Zindani, as reports suggest DWF lawyers set to scoop over £1m each from buyout.
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NewsVictims call on lawyers to explain Post Office disclosure failings
Inquiry postponed again after Post Office says it cannot even identify which documents need to be reviewed.
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NewsJudge says family litigation 'stymied any meaningful focus' on children
Judgment highlights ‘litigious’ proceedings ‘inimical’ to children’s interests and ‘enormously stressful’.
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NewsGarden Court must pay £20k over 'unreasonable conduct' in Allison Bailey case
'Accusations and attitude' of chambers to the claimant’s solicitor described as 'unmerited and unhelpful'.
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NewsSolicitor apologises to MP over 'lynched' LinkedIn post
Labour MP said he had been ‘deeply upset and alarmed’ by solicitor’s comment.
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NewsAG defends judicial review over Covid-19 inquiry messages
Victoria Prentis says court was being asked to decide novel question in legal challenge over Covid-19 inquiry.
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NewsFirm without AML risk assessment for four years fined by SRA
Regulator says breaches were serious and had potential to harm public confidence in profession.
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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’.