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Masked knifeman “planned to take a hostage” at law firm
A masked knifeman was restrained by solicitors when he burst into their offices to accuse staff of “flooding Europe with migrants”, a jury heard yesterday.
Bar Council condemns KC found guilty of sexual misconduct
The Bar Council has condemned former Criminal Bar Association chair Navjot ‘Jo’ Sidhu KC after a disciplinary tribunal found serious professional misconduct of a sexual nature.
Solicitor who benefited from will rebuked over conflict
A partner who was a beneficiary of a will he drafted, without advising his client to take independent legal advice, has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Barrister apprenticeships to go live next year
Barrister apprenticeships are set to become a reality after their approval by the Bar Standards Board and Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
UK legal services exports soar 14% to new high
Gross UK exports of legal services reached a new high of £9.5bn in 2023 as the law’s contribution to the economy continues to rise, new research has shown.
Lady Chief Justice urges CILEX lawyers to seek judicial roles
The Lady Chief Justice has told chartered legal executives that “if you’re good enough, you’re good enough” to become a judge and to ignore ‘imposter syndrome’.
Solicitor reprimanded for insurance error but SRA sees costs halved
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has again seen its costs slashed after the contested part of its prosecution of a solicitor failed.
Solicitor jailed with mother for stalking neighbours
A solicitor and her mother, who repeatedly abused their neighbours and played loud and taunting music, have each been sentenced to five and a half years in prison.
Innovative law group looks to upset competition with AI pricing
A legal business has pledged only to charge clients a “small mark-up” on services provided by AI, predicting that other law firms would “hate” it doing this.
Insurers “expected bigger increase” in whiplash tariff
A large number of insurers thought the government was going to increase the whiplash tariff by more than it did, it has emerged.
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
