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Ex-partner struck off after misleading court over dates error

The former lawyer was also ordered to pay £42,525 costs

Cash payment solicitor lawfully dismissed

A solicitor was lawfully dismissed for gross misconduct after accepting £150 in cash 'posted' through his car window, appeal judges ruled

SRA consults on budget, lawtech and equality plans

The SRA has vowed to research why ethnic minorities are over-represented in its enforcement processes

A heavier burden: certificates of compliance

A new practice direction exposes solicitors to a number of regulatory pitfalls, says Susanna Heley

Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

Susan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'

When no publicity is better than bad publicity

Tracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising

Thieving accountant banned from legal profession

Victoria Brown was jailed and banned from working in the legal profession after stealing £400,000 from Clyde & Co

SRA consults on cyber loss cover

The SRA is consulting on the inclusion of a cyber loss cover clause in the minimum terms and conditions (MTC) of firms' PII