19 August 2026
Judge hits out at “aggressive” approach of party and its lawyers
A judge has heavily criticised the “aggressive” approach of a defendant and its lawyers, saying the case was “like going back in time to when I first started in practice in the 1980s”.
19 August 2026
Strike-off for solicitor who lied to firm about second job
A solicitor who lied to his law firm about moonlighting on an online platform that allows members of the public to ask lawyers questions has been struck off.
19 August 2026
Law Society opposes SRA taking broad notification powers
The Law Society has spoken out against the Solicitors Regulation Authority having a broad power to require law firms to notify it about particular events.
19 August 2026
Compulsory ethics discussions “risk becoming another box to tick”
Solicitors Regulation Authority plans for solicitors to attend compulsory three-hour ethics discussions “could lead to a ‘box-ticking’ approach”, academics have warned.
