January 2024 - Page 6 of 8

Jan

CILEX claims ‘strong support’ for SRA regulation switch

January 11, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Representative body for legal executives says consultation questions on regulatory proposal received at least 60% positive response.

Jan

Bill to exonerate Post Office victims an ‘exception’, says government

January 11, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Legal profession welcomes announcement of legislation – but with the caveat that it must not set a precedent.

Jan

Judge takes statutory consultation battle to Court of Appeal

January 10, 2024Law Society newsBlog

District judge challenging legality of controversial judicial recruitment tool has applied for permission to appeal High Court ruling.

Jan

SRA probes solicitor advocate Makin over alleged misconduct

January 10, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Revelation follows the Court of Appeal’s lifting of an anonymity order last year.

Jan

Top 20 firm and former senior solicitor admit AML failings

January 9, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Tribunal hears that documents provided for former client at Clyde & Co were six years old in 2014.

Jan

Immigration business discriminated against solicitor employee over race

January 9, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Firm’s owner was ‘affronted’ and ‘offended’ by lawyer’s resignation, employment tribunal finds.

Jan

Axiom Ince: Big five law societies call for compensation cap

January 8, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Joint V societies say SRA should use its discretion to limit the burden on the profession.

Jan

In focus: 24 things for solicitors to look out for in 2024

January 8, 2024Law Society newsBlog

21st Century Justice, legal aid SOS, in-house scrutiny, law reform and group actions.

Jan

Global rights body condemns Iran after at least 707 executions in 2023

January 6, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Seven prisoners executed in one day for crimes including ‘propaganda against the system’, IBA Human Rights Institute says.

Jan

Solicitor announced as chair of the pensions ombudsman

January 6, 2024Law Society newsBlog

Former senior partner at international firm Eversheds steps into the role with ‘mixed emotions’ after the death of Caroline Rookes.

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