Last 3 months headlines – Page 153
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NewsSDT made 'inroad' into legal privilege, judge rules in AML appeal
Scope of privilege is wider than that suggested by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal's refusal to anonymise judgment.
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NewsConsultant solicitor was a worker, employment judge finds
Lawyer is bringing claims of unfair dismissal, unpaid wages and annual leave against a Manchester-based firm.
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NewsPost Office live: Post Office demanded changes to damaging witness statement
Gareth Jenkins, the senior Fujitsu engineer who gave evidence as an expert witness in around 15 sub-postmaster trials, faces day two of questions at the Post Office Inquiry.
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NewsQuit top 'climate offender' firms, students urge lawyers
Law Students for Climate Accountability’s publishes latest law firm 'scorecard',
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NewsMoney troubles: Lawyers in Local Government's spring conference
A new code of practice on good governance, balancing the books and the potential of artificial intelligence all featured.
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NewsHigh Court throws out SRA’s appeal in AML case
External provider failed to identify politically exposed person related to client, court hears.
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NewsEmployee sanctioned for pocketing stamp duty refund
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is ‘undesirable for her to be involved in a legal practice’.
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NewsPart-time judges lose appeal in long-running pensions dispute
‘Sense of grievance is understandable’, Employment Appeal Tribunal rules - but employment tribunal’s decision was correct.
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NewsPost Office live: Prosecution witness says Post Office 'tried to put words in my mouth'
Gareth Jenkins, the Fujitsu engineer whose evidence was crucial to at least a dozen sub-postmaster prosecutions, begins four days of oral evidence to the Post Office Inquiry.
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NewsSociety attacks SRA's CILEX takeover as decision-day looms
'Now is not the right time for the SRA to seek to widen its regulatory scope or take on additional responsibilities.'
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NewsFirm’s bank details leaked in Post Office settlement document
Claimant firm’s account number and sort code posted along with sub-postmasters’ details.
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NewsPart-time immigration tribunal judge jailed in £1.8m legal aid scam
Barrister sentenced at Southwark Crown Court for his part in fraudulent claim for more than 350 hours of work.
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NewsCurbs on expert cross-examination could lead to wrongful removals, family silks warn
Opportunity for counsel to cross examine experts in cases where children may be removed from families could be limited under controversial pilot scheme.
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NewsSRA liable for £189,000 costs after ignoring its own AML guidance
Tribunal rebuffs regulator's attempt to penalise international firm Dentons after unsuccessful prosecution.
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NewsJAC considers extending 'equal merits' appointments
Judicial Appointments Commission currently applies equal merits provision to women and candidates from ethnic minorities.
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NewsOver 3,000 solicitors on inaugural pro bono 'recognition list'
Law Society president says lawyers' dedication to helping those without support ensures justice not just for the privileged.
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NewsSRA issues new client account warning
Regulator issues apparently unprompted edict to profession not to allow shortages to linger.
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NewsFee earner guilty of contempt over pre-departure emails
Lawyer had sent himself 50 emails with important documents days before leaving firm.
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NewsStone setting ceremony for criminal defence 'stalwart'
Lawyers will be able to pay their final respects to solicitor-advocate who died in 2021.
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NewsOffice manager helped to move £176k from client accounts to save firm
Transfers were made to the office account to pay staff wages and settle business loans.