Solicitors
Law firm call-centre worker banned over fraud
A call-centre worker at a leading debt recovery law firm has been banned from working in the profession after trying to defraud debtors.
High Court judge berates leading law firm for “shameful” behaviour
A High Court judge has accused leading law firm Pinsent Masons of losing sight of “any basic standard of decent and compassionate behaviour” during a case.
“Disgraceful” solicitor who sent client money to girlfriend struck off
A solicitor who transferred over £64,500 from client account to his personal account has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. He also sent £5,000 to his girlfriend in Romania.
Firms advising on insurance policies “must comply with EU directive”
New rules that implement an EU directive which could affect the way PI solicitors, conveyancers and others advise clients on insurance policies have been approved.
SDT clears PI partner of acting without instructions
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has taken the rare step of dismissing all allegations, including dishonesty, made against a personal injury lawyer accused of bringing claims without instructions.
Rebuke and fine for latest referral fee ban miscreant
The ban on personal injury referral fees is in the spotlight once more after a Surrey law firm was rebuked and fined £2,000 for breaching it.
Solicitor who paid client money into own bank account leaves practice
A solicitor who paid cash received from clients into her personal bank account has agreed to remove herself from the roll for four years.
Report calls for crackdown on unqualified immigration advisers
Regulators must tighten their rules on training and supervision of unqualified immigration advisers, a major report has recommended. It also called for limits on the introduction of virtual trials.
Personal injury partner struck off for fraudulent claims
A partner who allowed staff to pursue fraudulent personal injury claims and presided over a system that treated CMCs “as if they were the actual client” has been struck off.
Which? among eight unregulated businesses granted SRA waivers
Consumer group Which? and a company that helps parents find childcare solutions are among the eight unregulated businesses that have been granted SRA Innovation Space waivers.
Blog
Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
