David Vascott

News, Features and Opinion Editor, Solicitors Journal

9 Aug 2023

Exonerated prisoners will no longer be charged for saved living expenses

Compensation payments made to the wrongly convicted will no longer be reduced to account for 'saved living costs'.

9 Aug 2023

Bogus immigration lawyer receives 18-month suspended sentence

A woman who falsely claimed to be a solicitor and provided immigration advice received the suspended sentence on 7 July.

8 Aug 2023

Taskforce to build prosecution cases against rogue immigration lawyers

The government says the Professional Enablers Taskforce is bringing together regulatory bodies, law enforcement teams and government departments to increase enforcement action against lawyers who help migrants exploit the immigration system.

8 Aug 2023

CMA overcomes legal challenge to medicine pricing fine

The Competition Appeal Tribunal upheld a decision by the Competition and Markets Authority to fine a pharmaceutical manufacturer £84 million for overcharging the NHS.

8 Aug 2023

Government to triple fines for supporting illegal immigrants

The government says it is cracking down on employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or rent their properties.

7 Aug 2023

Law Society announces new vice president

Solicitor Mark Evans takes up the role of vice president in 2024, and will take over from Lubna Shuja as president the following year.

7 Aug 2023

MPs call on government to tackle 'tech abuse'

The government should address the issue of domestic abuse enabled by smart technology, such as fitness trackers, MPs say.

7 Aug 2023

LSB to review regulators' enforcement toolkit

The Legal Service Board will look at how regulators can better tackle serious and wilful misconduct in the legal services industry - including through the introduction of higher fines.

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