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DJ wrong to recuse himself on barrister's fees
Solicitors also criticised for seeking opinion of retired district judge to help their case.
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NewsVW prepares for epic emissions scandal trial
A pre-trial review hearing is taking place in the High Court today.
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‘Incomprehensible’ MoJ guides airbrush barristers out, says Bar Council
Four-part guide for defendants issued by the Ministry of Justice mentions barristers just twice.
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SRA ‘surprised’ by Freshfields partner's punishment
Regulator hints at possible appeal as clarity sought on what sanctions must be imposed.
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Norton Rose Fulbright NQs paid £114,000
Firm says it strives to ‘value each individual's contribution’.
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Mental Health Day: Society updates best practice guidance
Reducing stigma around mental health is vital to employee wellbeing, Chancery Lane says.
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Police figures confirm 193,000 suspects were 'released under investigation'
Law Society briefing paper recommends time limits and central register of cases.
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Jailed solicitor banned after defrauding own firm of £13k
Gregory Davies is struck off having already been sentenced to a year’s imprisonment in January.
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Amazon hits US legal market with IP law firm network
Retail giant says free link with law firms will allow businesses greater protection in its stores.
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Suspension for barrister who assaulted three people
Richard Keogh was convicted by South Essex Magistrates Court in February 2019.
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SFO ‘significantly behind’ in dealing with backlog of digital evidence
Resourcing is affecting how quickly the SFO can deal with increases in digital material, an inspectors' report has found.
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Solicitor's 'off-book' fees showed dishonesty, SRA tells court
Immigration lawyer urges High Court to uphold tribunal's £10,000 fine on appeal by SRA.
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Freshfields hearing adjourned after closing submissions
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal expected to deliver its verdict in Ryan Beckwith case tomorrow.
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Big Four giant EY beefs up legal offer with new hires
Big Four professional services firm increases its legal partner count by five.
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City lawyer misled firm for over a year about passing exam
Tribunal does not accept Michael Freeman’s submission he was too scared to admit failure.
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Legal profession excels in social mobility league table
Firms dominate voluntary index of the top employers recruiting from a broader talent pool.
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Father and son barristers disciplined for disclosure failures
Naseem Bajwa did not tell the bar regulator about a previous run-in with the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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'Person A' instigated contact, tribunal hears
Sixth day of hearing into conduct of Freshfields partner hears cross-examination by prosecution.
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Ombudsman floats publishing ‘annual review’ of worst offenders
Legal watchdog also proposes publishing details of all complaints rather than only those that make it through the system.
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MoJ to consult on legal aid means test next summer
Department conducting 'complex' review as Labour MP Jess Phillips calls for blanket availability in domestic abuse cases.
