Some of the lawyers were accused of professional misconduct.
He eventually agreed to a stipulation containing substantial admissions of professional misconduct.
Later, she had to withdraw her support when allegations against him of professional misconduct emerged.
He quashed the 2010 finding of professional misconduct and the striking off.
"The secretary was pleased to learn that allegations of professional misconduct were not substantiated by the investigation," Mr. Little said.
The report's conclusion, that the lawyers exercised poor judgment but were not guilty of professional misconduct, is questionable at best.
As for the allegations of professional misconduct, BP had concluded that these were unfounded or not substantive.
However, allegations of professional misconduct, rather than poor service, will be referred back to the lawyer's own regulator.
A second associate, Dr. Simon Murch, was found not guilty of professional misconduct and allowed to continue practicing.
That year, Wakefield was found guilty of professional misconduct by Britain's General Medical Council and his license was revoked.
There should also be independent representation on the investigating team, as is common in cases of professional misconduct.
