17 August 2026
LSB approves separation of compliance and management roles
The Legal Services Board has approved rule changes to separate law firm managers who can “unilaterally” make decisions from compliance officer roles in all but the smallest firms.
17 August 2026
Barrister recorded court hearings and made fun of ex-employee
A barrister who made illicit audio recordings of court hearings in family proceedings has been disbarred, after her second disciplinary tribunal appearance in five years.
17 August 2026
Legal consultant to chambers challenges contempt referral
A legal consultant to a barristers’ chambers referred by a High Court judge to the Attorney General for possible contempt of court proceedings has filed an appeal.
17 August 2026
Conveyancer’s disability discrimination claim thrown out
A judge has thrown out a conveyancer’s disability discrimination claim against his former firm after showing “a total disregard for case management orders”.
