Trending news articles on the Gazette this week…

1. Top City silk wins unprecedented apology from regulator

Bar Standards Board regrets errors and delay in dismissing allegations against Khawar Qureshi QC.

2. Solicitor convicted of attempted murder given hope of return to profession

Iain Farrimond was found to be in the grip of a severe medical condition when he attacked his wife last year.

3. 19 judges removed as complaints drop 18.5%

Investigations office received than 400 complaints related to inappropriate behaviour or comments in 2016/17.

4. Judge’s warning: ‘Don’t expect opponents to flag up your mistakes’

Claimant had suggested defendants were taking advantage of an error over the claim form submission.

5. Conveyancers not a ‘postbox’ for search results

Firm backed by Law Society loses dispute over £68,000 in VAT.

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