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Law Society tells criminal legal aid firms to consider pulling out
The Law Society is advising criminal legal aid firms to carry out ‘viability reviews’ to determine whether they are able continue to provide services, and if they are, “whether scaling back is necessary”.
Deceased solicitor’s partner told to delete posts attacking executors
The High Court has ordered the partner of a leading Birmingham solicitor, who died at the end of last year, to remove social media posts accusing his executors of misconduct.
Solicitor struck off for lying to partners about possible claim
A solicitor who admitted lying to his partners about reporting a possible claim to their professional indemnity insurers has been struck off.
Service failure dooms negligence claim against law firm
The High Court has thrown out a professional negligence action against a City law firm because of the claimant’s failure to serve the particulars of claim in time.
Circuit judge was “overfamiliar” with junior female staff member
A male circuit judge who was “overfamiliar” with a junior female member of staff has been handed formal advice for misconduct, rather than the recommended warning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“Robing room banter” – Solicitor reprimanded for sexual comments
An experienced criminal lawyer who made sexualised jokes in a courtroom at the expense of a probation officer has been reprimanded by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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How to make work experience meaningful
When I had the pleasure of work experience, I made tea, collected lunch and mostly watched someone work. I didn’t bother with the last three days. I am not sure they noticed.
Lawyer burnout is not inevitable: what to do differently
Burnout is not simply an unavoidable cost of being a lawyer. Law firms cannot talk seriously about burnout without talking about how they design the work.
What the Equality Act adds to a housing claim
For those working across housing disrepair, there is a danger in viewing every case primarily through the condition of the property.
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