An East London law firm has been fined for not complying with anti-money laundering (AML) rules, highlighting ongoing regulatory concerns.The firm, Edell Jones & Lessers, agreed…
A family lawyer has been convicted for sending a malicious text to his ex-partner. This action led to regulatory repercussions by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).Matthew…
The turmoil continues for former SSB Law clients as cavity wall insulation claims are transferred yet again, now to Hugh James.JMR Solicitors provided clients with only…
Three solicitors are set to face the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) following a Daily Mail investigation.The investigation alleged that solicitors aided a reporter in fabricating stories…
Two solicitors face rebukes for professional misconduct, impacting public trust.Karen Margaret Wishart failed to competently advise a divorce client, leading to cost orders.Paul Stephen Hirst delayed…
Recent regulatory actions have seen solicitors being fined for failing to adequately warn clients of investment risks.Jonathan Sara, once a director at Private Office Legal Services,…
An IT worker at Ashurst has been banned from further employment after stealing laptops.The theft occurred in October 2023 and was discovered in March this year.Irfan…
An incident involving a paralegal at Chattertons has attracted regulatory action from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).Mabel Pamela Clarke, a paralegal, misled a client concerning a…
A legal practitioner faced a fine for handling both sides of a contentious property transaction.The Solicitors Regulation Authority imposed a fine to deter similar conflicts of…
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing the legal sector, with potential applications in conveyancing and case management.The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) discusses AI for ‘triage and work…
