SDT lifts restriction on law firm owner after closure warning
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has removed a condition on the practising certificate of the owner of a legal aid law firm after he warned that it could force the firm to close.
Anti-bullying training “should be compulsory for barristers”
Training to prevent bullying and harassment should be compulsory for barristers, the leader of gender equality group Behind the Gown has said.
Law firm finance head lied about fraud conviction to get job
A law firm employed a head of finance who concealed the fact that he had been jailed in Ireland for defrauding his previous employer.
Regulator to widen powers for interim suspensions of barristers
The Bar Standards Board to press ahead with new powers for interim suspensions where necessary to protect the public or the public interest.
High Court: Mirror’s legal department knew about hacking for years
The legal department at Mirror Group Newspapers was aware of phone hacking far earlier than it admitted, the High Court found last week in the claim brought by Prince Harry.
SDT urges solicitors to be open with clients after suspending partner
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has urged solicitors under work pressures to “be open with their clients when problems arise” after suspending a “cavalier” partner.
RBG shares fall to all-time low after “disappointing” 2023 performance
Shares in listed legal business RBG Holdings fell to an all-time low today after it said turnover would be down a “disappointing” 16% in 2023. The price fell 35% in early trading.
Law firm avoids claim due to release clause in earlier settlement
The High Court has struck out a claim against a London law firm because of a release clause in a previous settlement involving its clients.
Deferring point of call for barristers “could improve social mobility”
Delaying the point at which barristers are called to the Bar until after obtaining pupillage could improve social mobility if it reduces the number of overseas students and “less able domestic students”.
CrowdJustice set for expansion after sale to major platform
CrowdJustice, the pioneering funding platform for legal fees, has been acquired by the country’s largest crowdfunder, which aims to “amplify” the work it does.
