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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off for giving cash to clients in custody
Criminal defence solicitor Derek Hayward, 70, admits dishonestly passing money to four clients.
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NewsDamning Gerrard ruling sent to SRA
Mr Justice Waksman says he is ‘not sending [the ruling] in relation to Dechert as a firm’.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 5 August 2022
Legal aid, regulatory overreach, and first impressions: your letters to the editor.
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NewsSoophia Khan struck off by SDT for dishonesty
High-profile solicitor-advocate faces £110,000 costs bill - and announces intention to appeal.
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NewsNews focus: Khan disciplinary saga nears its end
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal rules that all 12 allegations against solicitor-advocate for dishonesty and failing to comply with court orders are proven. Sanction is expected today.
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NewsKhan faces strike off after dishonesty allegations found proven
SDT finds all 12 allegations against high-profile solicitor-advocate proven.
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News£250 goodwill payouts for SQE fiasco
SRA chief executive says lessons will be learned from the disruption on 21 July.
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NewsSRA proposes U-turn on indemnity fund
Options set out in discussion paper include 'new consumer protection arrangement' within the regulator.
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NewsNon-practising solicitors must pay to stay on the roll
SRA confirms that an annual charge will be introduced, likely to be around £40.
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NewsSolicitor who invoiced for unpaid stamp duty is fined
Sole equity owner admitted he was liable for improper transfers and for shortages on client account.
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NewsSoophia Khan’s strike out application refused by SDT
Tribunal dismisses high-profile solicitor’s bid to throw out 10 of 12 allegations.
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NewsSolicitor ‘duped’ by fraudster clients loses appeal against ban
SDT struck off east London solicitor because he failed to carry out proper checks and misled insurers.
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NewsKhan SDT hearing adjourned after last-minute application
Soophia Khan’s eight-day tribunal hearing was due to begin this morning.
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NewsJailed former Cooley associate banned from profession
Joshua Brien, 49, was jailed for seven-and-a-half years for £600,000 fraud last year.
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NewsLSB accused of 'overstepping its remit' with competence requirement
Bar Council says oversight regulator's policy for checking lawyers are competent is a 'solution in search of a problem'.
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OpinionThe ins and outs of practice at the SDT
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Law & Practice (2nd edition) | Nigel West and Susanna Heley
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NewsSRA’s £6m undertaking could save indemnity fund
Law Society and sole practitioners welcome decision to underwrite potential liabilities.
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NewsSolicitors face fresh competence checks
Regulators will be required to provide greater assurance that lawyers remain competent throughout their career.
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NewsRescheduled SQE dates confirmed following IT fiasco
Candidates will be able to sit functioning legal knowledge exams on 4 and 8 August or request a refund.