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Cheers for what’s in King’s Speech, boos for what’s not
The legal profession’s reaction to the King’s Speech yesterday focused as much on what is not in the government’s legislative priorities as what is.
CILEX set to make final decision on SRA switch in October
CILEX is set to make a final decision on whether to seek to transfer regulator to the Solicitors Regulation Authority in October, and has named a new chair and president.
Lack of trust preventing consumers from complaining to law firms
Trust in in the legal profession is relatively high – but not when it comes to believing law firms will deal with complaints properly, major research has found.
UN rapporteurs “seriously concerned” about online attacks on barrister
Four special rapporteurs appointed by the UN’s Human Rights Council have told the UK government about their concerns over the “ongoing harassment” of barrister Charlotte Proudman.
Senior associate who exposed clients to “unknown risks” struck off
A senior associate who completed a transaction without an executed mortgage deed, exposing both the lender and lay clients to “unknown and unacceptable risks”, has been struck off.
“Generational shift in priorities” between aspiring and established lawyers
There is “a significant generational shift in priorities” between those seeking their first job as a lawyer and those already working for law firms, a report has found.
Partner “deliberately misled” client over PI claim she never issued
A partner at a leading personal injury firm who “deliberately misled” an accident victim for five years over a claim she never issued has been struck off.
History made as Mahmood is sworn in as Lord Chancellor
A Lady Chief Justice swore in a female Lord Chancellor for the first time in English legal history yesterday. Shabana Mahmood is also the first from the employed Bar in the post.
Law firm fined £11,000 for overcharging DBA clients
A law firm that charged personal injury clients more than it was allowed to when acting under damages-based agreements has been fined nearly £11,000.
The Solicitor’s Charity refers growing numbers for mental health support
The Solicitor’s Charity has reported a sharp increase in the number of clients referred for both mental health support and financial advice.
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Keeping the conversation going beyond Pride Month
As I reflect on all the celebrations of Pride Month 2024, I ask myself why there remains hesitancy amongst LGBTQ+ staff members about when it comes to being open about their identity in the workplace.
Third-party managed accounts: Your key questions answered
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has given strong indications that it is headed towards greater restrictions on law firms when it comes to handling client money.
Understanding vicarious trauma in the legal workplace
Vicarious trauma can happen to anyone who works with clients who have experienced trauma such as domestic or other violence, child abuse, sexual assault, torture or being a refugee.
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