And finallys… the best of 2023
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Our popular “and finally” section, with the most absurd, offbeat, strange or funny legal stories, has kept lawyers entertained over the past year.
In this roundup, we share the 10 most popular stories of 2023.
A criminal defence lawyer who defecated in a Pringles can and then tossed the soiled vessel into the car park of a victims’ charity has been suspended from practice.
A lawyer who admitted to having an affair with a colleague under questioning from a stand-up comedian has gone viral on TikTok.
An employer was entitled to sack a man who spent up to six hours of his daily eight-hour shift in the bathroom, a court has ruled.
A lawyer caught on a microphone disparaging a judge’s ruling as “fucking bullshit” will narrowly avoid a suspension from practice.
A judge who allegedly sent hundreds of text messages mocking lawyers, jurors and witnesses while overseeing a child murder trial is to be removed from the bench.
A fake lawyer who is said to have secured victory in over two dozen cases despite having no legal qualifications has attracted a fan following.
A lawyer who defrauded clients of almost £2 million after falling for a lottery scam has been jailed for four years.
Beyond the competence of Holyrood
A question from a politician gave the Lord Justice Clerk, Lady Dorrian, pause for thought, and laughter, at Holyrood.
A company which tried to pay a roughly £20,000 settlement in coins weighing nearly three tonnes has been rebuked by a judge.
A woman who brought 23 relatives to a blind date unsuccessfully sued her suitor after he refused to pay for at least half of the total bill.
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