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“Alarmingly incompetent” barrister suspended over closing speech
A barrister who made improper and inaccurate submissions during his closing speech in the Crown Court has been suspended for his “alarmingly incompetent” behaviour.
SRA gives SQE1 candidates extra six seconds per question
There are to be fewer questions in the SQE, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced – giving candidates an extra six seconds per question.
“We’re listening” insists SRA amid more questions over COLP/COFA reform
A group of conveyancers has thrown its weight behind calls for the SRA to set out the evidence justifying its changes to the COLP/COFA rules.
Law Society of Northern Ireland in turmoil over CEO’s “gross misconduct”
The Law Society of Northern Ireland is in turmoil over a row about its chief executive giving a character reference for a relative convicted of historical sexual offences.
SRA “adding to confusion” around COLP/COFA changes
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is only adding to the confusion as it changes the rules on who can be compliance officers, its former head of legal has said.
Employment tribunal judge sexually harassed female staff
A male judge found guilty of inappropriate conduct towards junior female tribunal staff would have been sacked had he not already retired.
Solicitor fined £20k but avoids SDT for multiple rule breaches
A solicitor responsible for multiple rule breaches – including a shortage in client account – has been fined £20,150 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Family justice “at risk from AI transcription tools”
The use by social workers of AI transcription tools is “impacting the integrity of written documents”, with “significant risks” for family justice.
FCA to start taking on AML oversight from 2028
The Financial Conduct Authority expects to start overseeing the anti-money laundering efforts of some lawyers “before the end of 2028”, the government has said.
Two more bolt-on deals for PE-backed Lawfront firms
Two of Lawfront’s group firms – Fisher Jones Greenwood and Farleys – have announced bolt-on acquisitions, taking the number of such deals since 2021 to 10.
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Don’t be fooled by the civil court statistics
The latest civil justice figures look deceptively upbeat, with faster claims. But these numbers mask a deeper truth: people are still waiting more than a year for justice.
SEO is changing: Are you measuring the right things?
AI means firms may see falling organic traffic and wonder if SEO is still working. The more interesting question is whether traffic is still the right measure of success.
Forms are evolving – and more interesting than you might think
I have spent much of my working life thinking about something most people would probably prefer not to think about at all: legal forms.
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