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Artical from the Guardian 11 Oct 05
New Bar chairman talks of plans
A specialist in negligence cases has taken up his post at one of the top legal jobs in the country.Tim... more
10 Jan 2008
US law school might be censured over student treatment
Concerns about the accreditation of a US law school founded by controversial right-wing politician Pat Robertson have escalated.The American Bar... more
09 Jan 2008
BSB director moves to Law Society
Mark Stobbs, the director of the Bar Standards Board (BSB) has left his post to join the Law Society, the... more
09 Jan 2008
Gathering of lawyers reveals communication concerns
A meeting between top lawyers and business people has discussed how relationships between solicitors and clients currently stand, the Times... more
08 Jan 2008
New poll: Solicitor's 'people skills' are most important
A new survey has shown that what people look for most of all in a solicitor is good interpersonal skills.Lancashire... more
07 Jan 2008
Solicitor: My boss bullied me
A Newcastle solicitor has alleged that she was treated so badly by a law firm colleague that she gave birth... more
07 Jan 2008
Money stolen by lawyer claimed back by LSC
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) - the arm of legal regulators the Law Society which addresses cases of solicitor negligence... more
04 Jan 2008
'More go online for legal advice'
The way in which people receive legal advice could be changed by the increasing prominence of the internet, it has... more
03 Jan 2008
Another solicitor in alleged property scam
Another Irish solicitor is being investigated for fraud, the Irish Independent reports.An alleged property scam led to leading Dublin lawyer... more
03 Jan 2008
Solicitor 'can continue practicing' pending appeal
A disgraced Australian solicitor - who is imprisoned following a conviction for fraud -continues to provide legal advice.Leon Nikolaidis, who... more
02 Jan 2008
Lawyers caught 'helping terrorists' in newspaper sting
Corrupt lawyers are aiding potential terrorists in gaining entry to the UK, according to an investigation from the News of... more
31 Dec 2007
270,000'
An NHS review has stated that £270,000 was stolen from its own funding through fraud by a solicitor, the Belfast... more
28 Dec 2007
US solicitor indictment: Lawyers respond
A US solicitor negligence-related indictment has "sent a chill down the spine" of the profession, a leading defence lawyer has... more
27 Dec 2007
Michael Lynn 'spotted in Brazil'
On-the-run lawyer Michael Lynn, who went missing during his own solicitor negligence-related fraud trial after allegedly perpetrating a property scam,... more
24 Dec 2007
Property scam solicitor still missing
A solicitor who went missing after failing to turn up in court to his own negligence trial, remains at large.Michael... more
21 Dec 2007
Phil Spector sues his ex-lawyer
Disgraced music producer Phil Spector has launched a solicitor negligence-related compensation claim.Mr Spector, who has been accused of murdering actress... more
20 Dec 2007
Lawyer ratings site wins in court
Controversial US lawyer rating site Avvo has won a significant legal victory, which will help to safeguard solicitor negligence cases... more
20 Dec 2007
Lynn's house for sale
The home of allegedly negligent solicitor, Michael Lynn, has been ordered to be put up for sale, Irish broadcaster RTE... more
19 Dec 2007
Expert: Lawyer role to change
The role of the lawyer is set to change fundamentally in years to come, a leading academic has said."Challenging trends"... more
18 Dec 2007
Poll: Solicitor negligence claims risk on up
The financial viability of law firms is being threatened by solicitor negligence claims cases, a survey from Legal Week has... more
18 Dec 2007