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31 May 2017

Third SQE consultation opts for single assessment organisation

SRA to start procurement process in first quarter of 2018

26 May 2017

Leigh Day solicitor admits 'mistake' in destroying document

Junior lawyer says disposal of OMS list could have happened to anyone in her position

25 May 2017

SRA to face trial over damages claim

Claimant has 'a real prospect of success' of recovering losses, says judge

23 May 2017

Eight ex-Cobbetts staff referred to SDT over alleged 'incompetence'

Charges relate to conduct in months leading up to firm's closure in 2013

22 May 2017

Is there a difference between dishonesty and lack of integrity?

In Malins v SRA, Mostyn J has overlooked the strong reasons why there is a subjective aspect of dishonesty in disciplinary cases, write Ben Hubble QC and Helen Evans

22 May 2017

Data protection, client information, and subject access requests

Jonathan Swift QC considers the lines of defence available to firms faced with a subject access request, and whether they should be treated as data controllers at all

19 May 2017

Leigh Day denies paying 'bribes' to Iraqi fixer

'Frustrated' partner tells tribunal not to attach 'legal meaning' to word found in email

15 May 2017

CQS-accredited conveyancer accepts he was 'sloppy'

Solicitor fined £7,500 for failing to address transaction's 'dubious features'