All News articles – Page 40
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NewsVeteran wills solicitor rebuked over client’s £22,000 gift
SRA says solicitor of 45 years did not intentionally breach rules and made no financial gain.
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NewsBarrister Charlotte Proudman faces tribunal over ‘boys club’ tweet
Barrister denies fives charges of misconduct before the Bar’s disciplinary tribunal.
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NewsLaw firm at centre of LPA allegations ‘may sue BBC’
Craybeck Law hits out at ’misleading and inaccurate’ BBC investigation into its use of lasting powers of attorney.
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NewsExpired MOT does not invalidate £21k credit hire claim, rules Court of Appeal
CoA judges find owner's breach of criminal law did not alter the fact that credit hire charges were accrued.
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NewsTrowers & Hamlins blames inflation for ‘unchanged’ profits
International firm reveals that much of 2023-24 revenue rise was eaten up by extra staff costs.
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NewsHomicide reform expected to dominate parliamentary questions to justice secretary
Proposals for tougher sentences for jealous ex-partners and wider review of homicide law and murder sentencing framework were announced last week.
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NewsSidhu - three charges proved
Former chair of Criminal Bar Assocation faces sanction after tribunal rules on allegations by three women.
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News'Satoshi perjuror' must turn up in person for bitcoin contempt hearing
'A taxi to court provides a convenient and anonymous way to get to the relevant court building,' judge advises.
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NewsFounder of group litigation giant quits leadership role
Harris Pogust steps down at a time when the business is making significant staff cuts.
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NewsMacfarlanes’ top earner handed £4m as cash pile tops £100m
Holborn-headquartered firm is one of London’s most profitable legal businesses.
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NewsSolicitor jailed with her mother for 'all-out war' with neighbours
Pair subjected victims to three months of abuse and noise in quiet Lincolnshire village.
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NewsBarrister who pressured defendant and was affected by alcohol is suspended
Disciplinary tribunal also found barrister, representing the CPS, had appeared in court while under the influence of alcohol.
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NewsSolicitor struck off over unverified legal aid claims
SDT says east London sole practitioner showed ‘total disregard’ for solicitor rules.
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NewsLawyer ethics top of the agenda for 2025, says regulation chief
Legal Services Board chair says issue of legal ethics ‘clearly needs significant attention’.
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NewsIn depth: Financial remedies - next steps for family justice reform
Financial remedies in divorce came under scrutiny this week. The Law Commission revealed four potential models for reform for inclusion in a scoping paper that will be published soon.
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NewsSRA seeks to be added as creditor in bankruptcy of ex-Axiom Ince boss
Disposal hearing stayed until trustee in bankruptcy is notified of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s case.
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NewsTwo more judges sanctioned for ruling delays
Formal advice for misconduct announced by Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.
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NewsPrime minister pledges more 'bobbies on the beat' by 2029
Milestone will be achieved with extra 13,000 police officers, police community support officers and special constables, says Sir Keir Starmer.
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NewsTrainee ‘overwhelmed’ by support after SQE video heartbreak
Candidate says she wanted to share her experience to help others trying to become a solicitor.
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NewsConveyancing giant axes hundreds of jobs as transactions dip
Simplify admits it has scaled back the work it takes on as part of cost-cutting measures.