COFA sanctioned for “misappropriating” £120,000 from firm (LF)
A compliance officer for finance and administration at a Lincoln law firm has agreed to have his activities in the profession restricted after admitting to misappropriating £120,000.
Appeal court rejects mortgage fraud dishonesty finding against solicitors (LSG)
The Court of Appeal has dismissed allegations of dishonesty against two solicitors after finding that a High Court judge had ignored their defence in a case concerning mortgage fraud.