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Court criticises solicitor in relationship with client for work on her claim

The High Court has criticised a “seriously mistaken” senior solicitor for leading on a £1.3m claim against another law firm when he was in a romantic relationship with the claimant.

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CA rejects public access barristers’ bid for outstanding fees

The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid by two public access barristers to be paid nearly £125,000 in fees after the lower courts found a key term in their retainers unfair.

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Strike-off for partner caught by paedophile hunter “sting”

A former partner at top firm DWF who was convicted after being caught in a ‘sting’ operation by a paedophile hunter group has now been struck off.

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Woman sentenced for allowing use of account in conveyancing fraud

A woman who allowed her bank account to be used in a conveyancing fraud has been given an 18-month suspended jail sentence.

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What’s your problem? The cause of complaints and how to resolve them

In today’s digital age, where review sites and social media platforms abound, it’s never been easier to vent, and negative feedback can have serious consequences.