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NewsSRA concerned at firms’ ‘cut and paste’ approach to AML
Regulator expecting to knock on the door of firms it believes are not taking compliance seriously.
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Serious misconduct is not always a banning offence, High Court rules
SRA fails to persuade judges to increase suspension penalty imposed on solicitor lacking in integrity.
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A third of in-house lawyers placed in difficult moral positions, study finds
Nearly half of those surveyed had been asked to advise on action which was ethically debatable.
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EY helped smuggle drug money, BBC claims
According to a BBC Panorama investigation, EY told an employee not to inform authorities about suspicious activity involving gold bars.
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Academics to explore lawtech ‘ecosystem’
Government-funded research to map movement of people and money in booming sector.
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Big four entrants way down list of perceived threats, say firms
Existing rivals and niche firms perceived as bigger competition than the accountancy sector.
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Acas talks as S+G shuts Leeds office
Some 29 fee-earners were made redundant last week as national firm Slater and Gordon closed its Leeds office - but that might not be the end of the matter. The crime and personal injury lawyers were let go as the firm continued to develop its technology and rely more ...
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HMCTS pledge on delay-hit probate system
The probate system should be back to normal in a matter of weeks, HM Courts Tribunals Service has claimed – but solicitors still complain of long delays. HMCTS told the Law Society at a meeting this month that it is sending out nearly 7,000 grants of probate ...
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Solicitor ready to defy SRA over ‘illegal gimmick’ badge
Clickable logo could put practitioners in breach of data protection law, specialist practitioner claims.
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Mishcon delegates power as it considers IPO
The ‘next generation of leaders’ will have more responsibility from next year, with the prospect of an initial public offering still on the table.
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Hallett urges 'zero tolerance' on sexual harassment
Senior judge says organsations should provide a mentor who employees can turn to.
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Professional couple spend £500,000 on divorce proceedings
Solicitor Melanie Panzone argued she was entitled to £150,000 from her ex-husband.
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Barrister suspended over offensive social media posts
Richard Miles acted in a way which was likely to diminish public trust, a disciplinary tribunal found.
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Fake law firm boss disqualified for a second time
Tashia Joseph claimed to have no idea what company was doing or how many staff were employed.
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Government warned Civil Liability Act leaves injured children stranded
Personal injury reforms create loophole where children cannot access either the old or the new system.
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Top gongs for solicitors who go above and beyond
Law Society’s annual awards recognise achievements of professionals and firms.
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Spending nears £40m in mammoth Post Office case
Parties in the group litigation have spent £36.3m on the proceedings so far, the High Court heard yesterday.
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Wales must take full control of justice, urges landmark review
Commission on Justice in Wales demands that ’justice be determined and delivered in Wales’ through wholesale devolution.
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Call for regulator with teeth to tackle outsourcing fiascoes
Thinktank says scrutiny activity has soared since Carillion collapse - but with little effect.
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Legal aid rates blamed for mother ending up in prison
Firm ordered to explain why client was unrepresented at High Court hearings where suspended committal was made and lifted.
