Solicitor who ran unauthorised law firm struck off
A solicitor who said his unauthorised firm was acting only for “family and friends” has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, which said this made no difference.
Listed legal businesses buck downward market trend
Several listed legal businesses bucked the downward trend of the stock market in 2018, with ‘challenger’ firm Keystone Law the standout performer, a Legal Futures analysis has shown.
SDT shows leniency to solicitor who faked sick note
An experienced solicitor escaped with an indefinite suspension after a tribunal accepted her plea that she had falsified a client’s sick note while suffering from mental ill-health.
PDS employee “unfairly dismissed” after work with murderer
The Public Defender Service unfairly dismissed an employee who suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder after her work debriefing a murderer.
Judge criticises top firm for exacerbating divorce conflict
A top family law firm has been criticised by a High Court judge for exacerbating the conflict in a high-value divorce by issuing a Form A during a period when it had been agreed not to.
Man jailed for harassing judges by megaphone, email and Twitter
A man who shouted abuse at judges with a megaphone outside the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ) and sent them harassing emails has been jailed for a year.
EU urges ethics guidance to make AI “trustworthy”
The European Union has added its voice to the growing call for artificial intelligence to be regulated , with draft ethics guidelines that underline that it must be human-centric and trustworthy.
Solicitor jailed for fine wine scam ordered to repay thousands
A solicitor who took £100,000 from a fine wine scam on investors has been ordered to pay back less than a quarter of the sum or face more jail time.
Consumer panel attacks BSB over price transparency
Access to justice includes information about lawyers’ fees, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has told the Bar Standards Board. It also called for more focus on barristers’ communication skills.
Solicitor fined for breaking referral fee ban – again
A solicitor who broke the personal injury referral fee ban by paying an unlicensed claims management company over £200,000 in only six months has been fined.
