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Don’t make us responsible for submitting reports, accountants tell SRA
Responsibility for submitting law firms’ accountant’s reports should not be switched to the accountants, a leading representative body has told the SRA.
Court of Appeal refuses bid by jailed barrister to call new evidence
A barrister has failed in a bid to overturn his conviction for defrauding the Legal Aid Agency by falsely claiming defence legal costs.
Suspension for solicitor who ran firm without authorisation
A solicitor who practised as a sole practitioner for over three years without authorisation after her partner left has been suspended for nine months.
Employment law changes “could reduce mobility of senior solicitors”
Shortening of the time limit and abolition of the cap on compensation for unfair dismissal will make law firms sharpen their procedures before dismissing staff.
Two more convicted of harvesting personal data for PI claims
Two more men have been convicted of unlawful accessing and selling personal information to sell on as potential leads for injury claims.
North-West PI firm winds down after funder pulls out
A well-known personal injury law firm is in the process of shutting down after its funder pulled its backing. The Manchester firm has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
PE-backed barrister group launches outsourced service for chambers
Private-equity backed The Barrister Group has launched a platform that will handle chambers’ operational requirements and also distribute briefs that they cannot handle.
Ethical working cultures “vital” for law firms, indemnity insurer says
An “ethical and supportive working culture” has become “not just beneficial, but vital” to the future of law firms, a leading professional indemnity insurer has said.
Solicitor struck off for misleading judge about location
A solicitor who “wasted valuable court time” by telling a recorder that he was in London when he was actually in Munich has been struck off.
Call to cut out “second-rate lawyers” from SEND work
The government has been urged to ensure that its reforms to special education needs and disabilities (SEND) provision remove “second-rate lawyers” from the system”.
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