Month: September 2021

This post was originally published on this siteAn employment tribunal has refused to strike out a claim that a chambers discriminated against an pupillage applicant even though it has “little reasonable chance” of succeeding. The post Tribunal declines to strike out pupillage discrimination claim appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteDecisions on the regulation of solicitors will be made by just nine people from next year, the smallest the board of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has ever been. The post SRA board to shrink to just nine members appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteCounsel for a defendant in possession proceedings voluntarily disclosed a draft witness statement to her opposing number and in doing so waived privilege, the High Court has ruled. The post Barrister waived privilege in document by showing it to opposing counsel appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA solicitor who overcharged a client for their stamp duty and paid the excess to an unknown third party has been struck off. He also lied to the SRA about his whereabouts to avoid answering its questions. The post Solicitor struck off after overcharging clients for stamp duty […]

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This post was originally published on this siteLondon firm Mishcon de Reya is upping its focus on both the innovation economy and innovation in legal practice by merging with Cambridge-based practice Taylor Vinters. The post Mishcon de Reya ups innovation focus with Taylor Vinters deal appeared first on Legal Futures.