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Strike-off for solicitor who used client money to keep firm afloat

23 September 2024

A sole practitioner who used client money to pay his law firm’s business costs, including the salaries of several family members who worked for him, has been struck off.


Solicitor convicted of blackmailing fellow director struck off

20 September 2024

A solicitor convicted of blackmailing a fellow director with a threat to blow the whistle in an attempt to negotiate an exit from their company has been struck off.


Proudman can argue BSB discrimination in Bar tribunal case

20 September 2024

Dr Charlotte Proudman will be allowed to argue before a disciplinary tribunal that the Bar Standards Board discriminated against her by bringing a prosecution over tweets she posted.


Firm fined for AML compliance failure as solicitor faces tribunal

20 September 2024

An East London law firm has become the latest to be fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority over its failure to comply with anti-money laundering rules.


Delays fall as Probate Service performance improves

20 September 2024

The Probate Service has now been issuing more grants per month than the number of applications it receives for a year, with delays now falling, new figures have shown.


Regulators and lawyers “must do more” for learning disabled clients

19 September 2024

Legal regulators have been urged to develop a ‘disability-friendly’ quality mark for law firms, who in turn should hand out ‘easy read’ client information for those with learning disabilities.


Birss: Costs budgeting-lite and GHR for counsel on their way

19 September 2024

The next steps to implement the Civil Justice Council’s 2023 costs review are underway, although it is not yet certain how far the guideline hourly rates will be extended to counsel.


Commercial firm launches all-embracing legal platform for SMEs

19 September 2024

A national law firm has launched a legal platform aimed particularly at SMEs, which combines document generation with training, a ‘knowledge bank’ and advice from its lawyers.


Leading lawyer “gobsmacked” by SRA review of asylum firms

19 September 2024

A leading immigration lawyer was “gobsmacked” by a Solicitors Regulation Authority finding that legally aided work was perceived as being “of lower quality”.


Barrister-led legal compliance business bought by private equity

18 September 2024

Barrister-led legal compliance business Briefed is to merge with a firm of recruitment consultants, following its acquisition by private equity firm Omni Partners.

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