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SDT upholds ban on police station rep with harassment conviction
The SDT has upheld a decision by the SRA to ban a police station representative convicted of a harassment offence from working for law firms.
High Court rejects bid to stay Mariana Dam litigation
Pogust Goodhead has claimed the first victory in its battle for control of the Mariana Dam litigation after the High Court rejected a request for a stay by the solicitors looking to take it over.
Clinical negligence market to grow strongly for next five years
Law firm revenue from clinical negligence cases has risen by over 7% this year to £1.8bn and will continue to grow at this rate for the next five years.
“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.
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How ELD NextGen will improve employers’ liability tracing
The Employers’ Liability Tracing Office is continuing work towards the launch of ELD NextGen, the next generation of the employers’ liability database, in early 2027.
Fifteen years on: Lessons from ABS reform
Fifteen years ago this month saw the very first alternative business structure. At the time, the prospect of non-lawyers owning law firms was dubbed ‘Tesco Law’.
Hybrid working and client money controls – be aware of the risks
For legal finance teams, remote working has changed how information moves, how approvals are obtained and how colleagues communicate.
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