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NewsPost Office chief Vennells complained that GC put professional integrity ‘above the business’
Susan Crichton was left waiting outside board meeting to discuss damaging forensic accountant's report, inquiry hears.
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NewsPost Office GC wanted to ‘box off’ Horizon probe, inquiry hears
Lawyers were also worried that opening an investigation might be ‘exploited’ by victims.
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NewsCorporate giants sign in-house pro bono pledge
GCs commit to half of their legal team doing pro bono work within three years and asking external firms to disclose their contributions.
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NewsEmployer acting improperly? SRA publishes in-house guidance
Reporting concerns about wrongdoing and handling internal investigations covered in draft resources.
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NewsGenAI could generate tension between GCs and external law firms
GC discussions suggest generative AI could make defining and quantifying the value of advice and solutions difficult.
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NewsFirm hire: Former Bank of England deputy GC joins Addleshaw Goddard
International law firm welcomes Tess Kelly to its financial services regulation team.
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NewsPublic not at risk from Post Office solicitors, says SRA
Regulator issues second statement in quick succession to clarify its position.
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NewsCouncils 'withdrawing funding for practising certificates' to save cash
Lawyers in Local Government says cost-cutting measure puts members at risk of breaching regulatory obligations.
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NewsFirm promotion: Skipton appoints new head of legal
Solicitor Sara Mounsey has worked at the building society for 10 years.
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NewsSolicitor for victims says lawyers should be targeted in Post Office fallout
Inquiry will resume this week with evidence from Post Office investigator.
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NewsIn focus: 24 things for solicitors to look out for in 2024
21st Century Justice, legal aid SOS, in-house scrutiny, law reform and group actions.
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NewsEx-Mirror Group lawyer probed over phone hacking knowledge
SRA looking into possible action in relation to in-house lawyer Marcus Partington.
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NewsMirror Group in-house lawyer knew about phone hacking, court finds
Judgment in Prince Harry case states that solicitor joked to reporters about how they could gain access to mobile phones.
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NewsPost Office was told to report three of its lawyers to SRA
External report cited potential issues over 'inadequate investigation' and 'negligent decision-making'.
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NewsSRA conference call
Local government lawyers may struggle to attend the regulator's next in-house conference.
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NewsSRA preparing employer guidance to support in-house solicitors
Employers will be told legal teams need time and budget to help meet competence and regulatory requirements.
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News'Downgraded status': report exposes challenges facing council monitoring officers
Local government chief says lawyers need seat at the top table so they can speak truth to power.
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NewsLegal included in Rolls-Royce job cuts plan
Engineering giant targets a ‘more streamlined and efficient organisation’.