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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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Accountancy body wins right to regulate oaths
Lord chancellor throws a bone to ICAEW after court spurns bid to regulate reserved activities.
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Lawyers urged to crack down on money laundering before governments intervene
International Bar Association proposes what it says are stricter rules for the profession in light of the Panama papers revelations.
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Regulators should 'incentivise' lawtech - consumer panel
Incentives should be part of a ‘robust regulatory framework’. Says regulator.
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Lying and incompetent solicitor had 'arrogant disregard' for clients' affairs
Wales practitioner is struck off after tribunal concludes that he told a string of lies to clients and to the SRA.
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Failure to offer super exam in Welsh may be unlawful, SRA warned
Regulator says it is ‘actively considering’ Welsh firstin but that no decision has been taken.
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City partner charged over 'inappropriate' touching in wine bar
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to hear allegations against Julian Critchlow.
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Struck-off solicitor says he was 'too kind' in backdating power of attorney
North Yorkshire wills specialist is banned after 41 years as tribunal rejects altruism argument.
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India slaps Big Four with legal services ban
Bar Council of Delhi approves complaint from Society of Indian Law Firms.
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No 'AML-type reporting' on sexual harassment in law firms
Reporting requirement similar to money laundering obligations could be problematic, Law Society debate on NDAs hears.
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'Significant minority' of firms failing on anti-money laundering
SRA finds one third of reviewed firms falling short on risk assessments.
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Solicitors face being prevented from correcting own mistakes
Gregory Treverton-Jones QC warns law firms will be forced to send clients to another firm following SDT ruling.
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Former trainee banned over links to police station client
SRA publishes banning notice in relation to Reading-based trainee.
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Junior lawyers warn of super-exam ‘exploitation’
Junior Lawyers Division writes to SRA chief outlining pay concerns.
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‘You’re my married boss, it’s so cliche’: Freshfields partner faces SDT misconduct claim
SRA alleges conduct unbecoming of a solicitor and that a male partner misused his position of power.
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Personal injury lawyers fined for referral fee ban breaches
Pair insisted they were simply operating as many other PI firms do.
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CEO who raised alarm at firm's finances loses unfair dismissal claim
Peter Watson was dismissed in 2017 after making allegations - but tribunal finds this was not the reason for his removal.
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Solicitor fined by tribunal after second drink-drive conviction
Tribunal opts to double the fine originally agreed between SRA and solicitor.
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Conveyancers warned of scam email
Cyber security expert says request for quote could be attempt to discover weak spots.
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City watchdog cools on 'duty of care' rule for financial services firms
The UK’s markets watchdog has gone cold on the idea of a new ‘duty of care’ safeguard for consumers that would enable fresh compensation claims in the event of future financial services scandals. Last year the Financial Conduct Authority published a discussion paper on introducing a duty or legal ...
