30 April 2026
Partner who acted on Ponzi scheme fined £30k over conflict of interest
A partner who acted on what turned out to be a fraudulent Ponzi scheme has been fined £30,000 for accepting a role to protect the interest of the scheme’s bondholders.
30 April 2026
‘Freeman of the land’ theories “offensive to the rule of law”
A High Court judge has condemned ‘Freeman of the land’ theories used by litigants in person to try and get themselves out of legal difficulties as “offensive to the rule of law”.
29 April 2026
Solicitor who fabricated attendance note escapes strike-off
A solicitor who created a “false and misleading” attendance note to show that she warned a client about the escalating level of costs has been suspended for two years.
29 April 2026
Fine for drunk barrister who collapsed at court
A barrister who collapsed at a court while drunk and was taken to hospital in an ambulance has been fined £1,000 by the Bar Standards Board.
