Strike-off for partner caught by paedophile hunter “sting” – Legal Futures
A former partner at top firm DWF who was convicted after being caught in a ‘sting’ operation by a paedophile hunter group has now been struck off. The post Strike-off…
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Woman sentenced for allowing use of account in conveyancing fraud – Legal Futures
A woman who allowed her bank account to be used in a conveyancing fraud has been given an 18-month suspended jail sentence. The post Woman sentenced for allowing use of…
What price privacy? Poor PSNI procedures culminate in £750k fine – ICO News
We have fined Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) £750,000 for exposing the personal information of its entire workforce, leaving many fearing for their safety. Our investigation found that simple-to-implement procedures…
Hudgells Solicitors’ reputation for doing the best by both clients and employees helps attract another experienced lawyer to firm – Legal Futures
Hudgell Solicitors’ growing reputation as a firm committed to doing the best by both clients and employees was the reason behind another highly-experienced serious injury lawyer making the decision to…
Build Better Habits returns for third series – Legal Futures
The series will continue to highlight the fundamental mindsets and habits of successful modern law firms for long term success The post Build Better Habits returns for third series appeared…
DASLS Admission Ceremony 2024 [blogging] – Devon & Somerset Law Society Blog Updates
CONGRATULATIONS to the newly qualified Solicitors from 14 law firms across Devon Somerset who attended our Admission Ceremony on 3rd October 2024 at Exeter Guild Hall. Thank you to our…
The State of the UK Conveyancing Market 2024 – Legal Futures
2023 saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates, but what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead? The post…
Barnes and Partners has embraced new legal technology with Hoowla case management software. – Legal Futures
Founded in 1971, Barnes and Partners has over forty years of experience. The firm has grown into one of North London’s leading solicitor firms, with a network of four local…
Magistrate warned after ‘heated dispute’ over neighbour’s dog – Legal Cheek
Emphasised legal knowledge A magistrate has received a formal warning from the judicial watchdog following a “heated dispute” with a neighbour regarding their dog. Jean Banford JP is reported to…
Former DWF partner struck off for trying to communicate sexually with minor – Legal Cheek
Targeted in “sting operation” A former DWF partner has been struck off the roll after being caught in a “sting operation” run by a paedophile hunter group. David Storry Walton,…
“Robing room banter” – Solicitor reprimanded for sexual comments – Legal Futures
An experienced criminal lawyer who made sexualised jokes in a courtroom at the expense of a probation officer has been reprimanded by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The post “Robing room…
BSB decides not to publish its assessments of chambers – Legal Futures
The Bar Standards Board has decided against making public the assessments it intends to make of individual chambers, as part of its new approach to overseeing them. The post BSB…
Ban for partner who sought intimate relationship with junior – Legal Futures
A partner and registered foreign lawyer at the Brussels office of a major City law firm has been banned after admitting that he wanted a sexual relationship with a young…
Gap between EDI policy and practice at law firms and in-house – Legal Futures
There remains a gap between policy and practice when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion at both law firms and in-house legal departments. The post Gap between EDI policy…
A ‘people first’ approach to neuroinclusion – Law Gazette – Features
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