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NewsSolicitor claimed to fear for his job as he backdated letter
Discrepancy was flagged up by opposing solicitors who had not received letter when it was claimed.
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NewsOmbudsman defends fairness of publishing cases in full
Complaints-handler says current practice of publishing decision data alone is not transparent.
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NewsHome Office caseworker wrongly accessed files in second job as trainee
Tribunal says now-qualified solicitor displayed ‘misplaced curiosity’ in cases to which he was linked.
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NewsSeparating COLP and COFA roles could force firms to close, SRA warned
Opponents fear regulator's plans will do little to prevent misappropriation of client money and could place unsustainable burdens on smaller practices.
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NewsMoonlighting solicitor struck off for lying to boss
Practitioner said payments from online professional enquiry website were for work done by his brother.
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NewsConsultancy created by ex-SRA executives branches into financial services
Legal sector clients increasingly need one adviser fluent in both rulebooks, founders say.
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NewsSRA satisfied with continuing competence - despite rise in complaints
Regulator broadly content but urges solicitors to improve communication skills and ethics learning.
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NewsFormer Axiom Ince director struck off for altering counsel receipt
Practitioner admits ‘spur of the moment decision’ to alter receipt and VAT invoice.
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NewsLegal ethics guru publishes free book on Post Office scandal
Frail Professionalism? shows how the ’complacency and aggression of well-paid lawyers’ can weaken the rule of law, says Professor Richard Moorhead.
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NewsFormer SSB Law chief to face misconduct charges
Allegations include failing to tell clients about adverse cost risks and determining the value of claims without evidence.
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NewsOwner paid herself from client money and cost profession £450,000
Tribunal hears that co-owner made ‘significant drawings’ at a time when client account was being drained.
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NewsSRA proposal on M&A disclosure ‘unworkable’, says top adviser
CM Murray also urges regulator to define what actually constitutes a law firm merger or acquisition.
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NewsSRA 'heading towards irresponsible' in dealing with SDT application
Hearing of withdrawal application delayed because regulator was not available.
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NewsJunior struck off over stolen bike insurance claim
Tribunal says dishonest claim by City solicitor of less than two years was no fleeting lapse.
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NewsSRA looking into dozens of reports of AI misuse
Regulator concerned that client details are being shared with public tools such as ChatGPT.
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NewsWe can't charge clients for complaints - ombudsman
LeO's chief ombudsman says complaints service must remain free at the point of use.
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NewsBarrister disbarred over court recordings
Mariam El-Sobky also made fun of confidential mental health issues in a group chat.
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NewsSolicitor suspended for misconduct lasting over 15 years
Durham practitioner admitted failing to act in the best interests of a vulnerable client.
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NewsSDT rebuffs sole practitioner's appeal against rebuke
Essex solicitor failed to progress administration of an estate in her capacity as executrix.
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NewsSRA warns of deepfake AI in client checks
Firms urged to check they are actually speaking to clients during due diligence.