Barrister who collapsed after arriving at court drunk fined £1,000
Bar Standards Board says practitioner has abstained since and received support from chambers.
Court of Appeal clears way for SDT to rehear Dentons money laundering case
Judges agree that an allegation of a breach can only be upheld if the conduct 'is sufficiently serious' - but uphold High Court's decision.
FCA urges firms fighting motor finance redress scheme to ‘consider their clients’
Claims firms should give clients the option of exiting the contract and 'strongly consider' waiving fees, says City watchdog.
UN rapporteurs demand answers on UK’s ‘intimidation’ of Hamas case solicitor
Letter raises ’serious concerns as to the independent exercise of the legal profession and the confidentiality of lawyer–client communications’.
Why it’s time to modernise legal regulation
Compliance and oversight.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
Seven key takeaways from the SRA’s justice committee grilling
It wasn’t always comfortable, but SRA leaders gave glimpses of their aims and priorities.
Reflections after a council meeting
Members can think those governing a members’ body don’t have a clue. But the Law Society Council meeting last week showed we are at the heart of their current concerns.
SLAPPs: regulator's campaign is in disarray - it must reset
The SRA should consult to ensure that it has a proper framework for deciding which cases to investigate.
The urgent need to think of a new regulatory future
It is unacceptable to continue expecting solicitors to pay for a model with such a record of failure.
