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Lord Keen QC cleared of professional misconduct after firearms conviction
Top Scottish lawyer appeared before a disciplinary tribunal
Fifth of law firms fail on money laundering rules, says SRA
Regulator to ramp up compliance checks in wake of review
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Hull University law student who tragically killed himself awarded posthumous first-class LLB
Phil Taylor found dead at his home earlier this year, inquest hears
10 month suspension for barrister who posted ‘offensive’ comments on Facebook
Less than a week after regulator issued fresh guidance on social media etiquette
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Lawyers caught gossiping about employment case in the pub let off the hook
Discussion of how to 'manage out' man bringing discrimination claim not allowed into evidence
Lawyers joining Extinction Rebellion protests risk disciplinary action, solicitor warns
Leigh Day associate Gideon Habel advises legally-minded protestors to carry out 'risk analysis' before hitting the streets
‘Not as smart as he thought’: government lawyer jailed for contempt of court in insurance scam
Muhammad Bilal staged car accident and then represented the other driver in insurance claim
BSB to barristers: avoid getting drawn into ‘heated’ social media spats
Regulator's fresh guidance covers content posted in both a 'professional and personal capacity'
BBC to showcase solicitor apprenticeships programme at LegalEdCon North
BBC legal apprenticeships manager Maria Kell and solicitor apprentice Georgie Yates will be joined by ULaw's Ceri Evans at 30 January event at Media City, Manchester
ULaw revamps bar course as it slashes cost by over 30%
New course priced at £13,000 will compete with Inns of Court venture
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