All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 11
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NewsSRA goes after another City firm over historical payments
Charges relate to alleged use of Teacher Stern's client accounts with no underlying transaction.
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NewsSolicitor who made misleading declaration ordered to pay £40,000
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal accepts declaration was not a deliberate attempt to mislead government loan scheme.
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NewsEquality duty will not undermine cab rank rule, says BSB chief
Ewan MacLeod urges chambers not to select candidates who stand out for their ‘polish’.
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NewsSRA probes conduct of rugby brain injury claim
London law firm Rylands Garth took former client to court over repayment of fees.
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NewsData protection law could stifle AI in Europe, master of the rolls warns
Sir Geoffrey Vos says potential problems arise from regulation getting ahead of private law.
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News'Legally misconceived': top defence silk condemns SRA prosecution and costs appeal
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is ‘looking into’ the case in which it is accused of not disclosing all evidence in costs appeal.
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OpinionNew SRA fining powers will weaken regulation, not strengthen it
Plans for a ‘one size fits all’ fining framework are not fit for purpose.
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NewsCompetition watchdog growls at unregulated legal services
Letter to seven businesses warns against ’aggressive upselling, the refusal of refunds and failing to respond to complaints’.
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NewsSRA swoops on new model SME firm
Lawbriefs offered online legal advice through the LawBite subscription platform.
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OpinionBar regulator faces transparency test
The Bar Standards Board is coming under renewed pressure over its performance.
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NewsSolicitor misled partners after panicking at showdown meeting
Solicitor of more than 30 years falsely told firm he had notified insurers about court loss.
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NewsIn depth: PC fees could rise further as SRA's remit expands
As the SRA grapples with fallout from bulk claims litigation, it has hinted at higher compensation fund contributions and fees.
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NewsTribunal goes into battle with SRA over fining powers
Richest firms will regard agreeing fines with the regulator as a 'transactional event', says SDT.
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OpinionStaying the course
Anna Bradley has been reappointed as SRA chair for another two years, after the regulator called off its search to fill the post.
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NewsRestrictions imposed on former international firm employee over exam lie
Solicitors Regulation Authority finds it ‘undesirable’ for assistant accountant to be involved in a legal practice.
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NewsSDT pays tribute to solicitor restored to roll 22 years after strike-off
Practitioner had been victim of ‘unrelenting’ domestic abuse at the time of her misconduct.
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NewsSRA says higher levies on solicitors 'possible' to combat new risks
Regulator prepared to make ‘tough choices’ over its available resources.
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NewsSRA works up thirst for transparency as hundreds hit with warnings
Regulator launches new voluntary code for comparison websites.
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NewsSolicitor colleagues fined £30k over client care failings
Partner and solicitor at London firm both vowed to change working practices after SRA prosecutions.
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NewsConfirmed: SRA wins approval for 270% comp fund increase
Firms will pay £2,220 into compensation fund next year compared to £600 in 2024.