23 April 2024
Suspension for barrister who lied to client over binned files
A direct access barrister who lied to a client over files that were accidentally destroyed by his chambers has been suspended for six months by a Bar disciplinary tribunal.
23 April 2024
Court orders law firm and partners to repay loans from couple
The High Court has ruled that a law firm and four of its former partners must repay money borrowed under loan agreements with a husband and his wife.
23 April 2024
Solicitor apprentice ordered to pay costs for conduct of failed claim
A solicitor apprentice who showed “utter disrespect, bordering on contempt” to an employment tribunal and her former employer has been ordered to pay costs of £7,200.
23 April 2024
Court delays deterring clients and lawyers from bringing claims
Court delays are deterring people from taking legal action, research for the government has found, with lawyers also worried that clients will blame them for the delays.
