Latest news – Page 172
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NewsStruck-off solicitor ordered to pay SRA costs after buying new house
Former solicitor now earning £50,000 a year can afford to pay £10,000, SDT rules.
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NewsLawyers failed in Libor investigation, senior MP claims
Parliament told lawyers hired by banks did not examine evidence that would have implicated bosses.
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NewsPublic Order Act prompts fresh call for devolved justice
Counsel general for Wales says legislation imposed by Westminster is authoritarian, undemocratic and dangerous.
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NewsBlank pages in evidence caused £40,000 legal aid overpayment
Judge suggests CPS 'evaluate the issue' of uploading print previews of spreadsheets to case system.
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NewsJudicial recruitment process leaves family solicitor in tears
As Family Division president urges lawyers to aim for the bench, solicitors reveal they are applying without success.
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NewsGovernment delays scrapping limitation period for child abuse cases
Campaigners say the case for removing three-year limit has already been made.
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News'Skeleton in the cupboard' senior partner agrees strike-off
Solicitor of more than 40 years issued unjustified invoices and failed to bank cheques.
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NewsTrainee solicitor awarded four weeks' pay after firm changed contract terms
New starter wanted second office location removed from contract.
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News'Rape myths' consultation floats curbs on barristers' conduct
Law Commission seeks views on whether judges should pre-approve certain lines of questioning in sexual offence trials.
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NewsParalegal convicted of serious offences banned from profession
Section 43 order imposed after firm unwittingly employed individual who had been jailed for nine years for rape.
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NewsA&O deal heaps pressure on magic circle rivals, says ex-Slaughters chief
Christopher Saul, who last November published a provocative paper on the future of magic circle firms, says A&O’s 'smart move' means he must now 'eat his words'.
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NewsLaw school takes SQE to India
College of Legal Practice announces partnership with India-based platform to help lawyers gain dual qualification.
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NewsSolicitor banned indefinitely for practising while bankrupt
Tribunal finds that solicitor of eight years showed 'flagrant disregard' for her obligations.
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NewsTribunal rejects SRA misgivings to allow struck-off solicitor to return
SDT found that Birmingham practitioner showed evidence of rehabilitation and would be properly supervised.
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NewsNo 'target' list of solicitors aiding traffickers - NCA
A Guardian 'Exclusive' reported that the NCA is preparing a ‘sweep’ of up to 100 lawyers believed to be helping organised crime groups.
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NewsCPS at loggerheads with Met Police over 'cherry-picking' jibe
Director of Public Prosecutions responds quickly to accusations that easier cases are selected.
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NewsHousing reforms fuel fears for vulnerable tenants
Solicitor raises concern over anti-social behaviour amendment in Renters (Reform) Bill.
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NewsSIF rule changes rubber-stamped but concerns linger about viability
SRA will consult on compulsory levy if safety net requires extra funds.
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NewsFirm's partner 'did not realise she had become a manager'
Maria Ahmad accepted she unwittingly allowed serious misconduct by others.
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NewsUnpaid staff given hope as Metamorph firm wound up
Just one firm left trading after latest closure of another of the group’s entities.