Solicitors

• … as Law Society calls on government to slash the LSB’s budget to stop it overstepping the mark
• … as LSB chair accuses Law Society and Bar of wanting to stifle competition
• ‘Friday afternoon’ fraud cost profession at least £7m in past year, says SRA
• ‘Harry Potter’ solicitor fails in challenge to Law Society’s FoI code
• ‘Regulator swapping’ to be put under the microscope
• ‘Accountants have £500,000 indemnity limit, so why can’t we?’ SRA asks LSB
• ‘Panicked’ assistant solicitor fabricated counsel’s advice and expert reports
• “Bizarre” move to keep ABSs within compensation fund indefinitely gets green light
• “Disgraceful” solicitor struck off for misusing power of attorney and creating fake wills to pocket £250k
• “Disgraceful” solicitor who used client account cash to keep firm afloat struck off