Solicitors
Solicitor operated under radar for 12 years without insurance
A sole practitioner who practised without authorisation or indemnity insurance for 12 years to 2016 has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Court quadruples sexual assault solicitor’s suspension
The suspension handed out by a disciplinary tribunal to a solicitor found guilty of sexual assault was too lenient, the High Court has ruled in quadrupling its length.
“Despicable” partner used client money to prop up firm
A partner who abused his position of trust “in the most despicable way”, raising false bills and using client money to “prop up” his law firm, has been struck off.
Solicitors launch app to ease CPD compliance
Two solicitor-advocates have launched a web-based phone app to help other solicitors fulfil their annual continuing professional development obligation.
SRA: Sharp rise in reports of harassment and NDAs
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has seen a sudden rush in reports of sexual harassment and improper use of non-disclosure agreements, it has emerged.
Banks’ solicitors “bullying defrauded customers into silence”
Solicitors are “aiding and abetting concealment of potential criminal activity” by bullying the victims of business banking fraud into silence, an MP has claimed.
Solicitor who “deliberately misled” regulator is struck off
A solicitor who “deliberately misled” the Solicitor Regulation Authority and continued to practise after telling the regulator his law firm was closed has been struck off.
No-deal Brexit “will strip EEA lawyers of special status”
EEA lawyers operating in the UK post-Brexit will be stripped of their special status if there is no deal, the government has confirmed, causing issues for them and their firms.
Law Society pledges action over solicitors’ use of NDAs
The Law Society has told MPs that it is to take action over the inappropriate use of non-disclosure agreements by solicitors, with guidance for both lawyers and clients.
Solicitor “ignored money laundering duties”
A solicitors who recklessly exposed his firm to the risk of money laundering has been fined £12,500 by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
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AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
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