News – Page 17
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NewsSolicitor suspended after cannabis farm found in her home
Lancashire consultant was convicted last year but given opportunity to reflect on what she had done.
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SRA defends omitting sex from 'inclusive' diversity questions
Regulator changed format in 2017 to ask about gender rather than sex.
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Solicitor's strike-off overturned as judge cites 'lack of clarity' at SDT
Mr Justice Martin Spencer says the sanction against Mark Lorrell was made on a ‘wrong or false basis’.
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Overtime and an overpayer - SRA bans two more dishonest employees
Section 43 notices issued against non-solicitors from Oxford and Cardiff respectively.
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Conveyancing regulator plans to allow third-party managed accounts
Proposal among several measures aimed at streamlining the handling of client money.
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'No rationale' for 'patchy' protections under freelance solicitors, says watchdog
Consumer panel says SRA has gone back on its pledges to ensure clients would be properly protected.
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Firm associate banned after logging false calls on system
Lianne McDonald had worked for almost a decade with Plymouth firm but was falsifying records for two years.
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Legal Ombudsman costs set to creep up to five-year highs
Complaints handler suggests it has a positive future after period of instability and change.
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Law firm sacks partner for 'inappropriate conduct'
Senior partner says ‘swift action’ was taken once behaviour came to light.
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MP Fiona Onasanya charged with misconduct by SRA
Labour member for Peterborough convicted of criminal offence in December.
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Fresh bid to toughen protections for consumers of 'freelance' solicitors
Law Society urges Legal Services Board not to approve SRA reforms in their entirety.
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Lower standard of proof for errant solicitors, SDT confirms
Body makes decision after consultation last year - and denies this makes it easier to find solicitors guilty.
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Solicitor fined £45k for putting son's interests over other clients
Leaseholder clients did not see report that would have made them aware of cost of purchasing freehold.
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Conveyancers 'not explaining leaseholds', SRA claims
Solicitors ’potentially leaving their clients exposed to significant risk or potential financial hardship’.
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Consumer watchdog piles on pressure with new 'quality' focus
Legal Services Consumer Panel bemoans ‘dearth’ of information on quality available to the public.
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Allen & Overy solicitor prosecuted over Weinstein NDA
SRA chief executive reveals disciplinary process moved forward last week.
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Overcharging solicitor struck off after £30k fine ruled too lenient
Andrew Good had been fined and cleared of dishonesty - but both decisions were overturned after the SRA appealed.
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CMCs begin new regime with regulators seeking cowboy clampdown
Financial Conduct Authority confirms 900 companies want to continue operating in sector.
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Appeal denies SRA right to loans issued by solicitor before intervention
But Court of Appeal says regulator can claim monies once loans are paid back.
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'Every big firm does it': solicitor accepts ban over tax evasion scheme
Rodney Whiston-Dew was jailed for 10 years in 2017 after establishing trusts for investment funds.
