All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 122
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NewsSRA granted powers over partners in failed firms
Regulator can place conditions on PCs or even refuse solicitors permission to work in the profession.
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FeaturePII update: ‘soft’ options
As solicitors experience another benign insurance season, many are unhappy that the regulator has reheated proposals for reform.
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NewsSRA compensation fund payout soars by 43%
The fund made grants to the value of £23.8m in the 12 months to 31 October 2014.
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NewsFirm referred to SRA for ‘undermining immigration process’
Upper tribunal judges lambast Manchester firm’s ‘deliberate disregard’ for duties to the court.
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NewsSRA puts back decision on client account alternative
Regulator defers decision until a wider consultation on changes to the accounts rules.
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NewsLegal complaint time limits to be unlimited to meet EU directive
Consultation opens on changes to enable Legal Ombudsman Scheme to operate under new ADR rules.
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NewsBarrister took £2,000 from client without permission
Tribunal finds Stephen Supple guilty of professional misconduct.
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NewsApprenticeships for solicitors set for 2016
The government has approved standards for the new legal apprenticeship route as part of its Trailblazer scheme.
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NewsChancery Lane censures SRA over ‘flawed’ PII proposals
Society says the regulator’s recent paper fails to address why last year’s proposals on indemnity cover had foundered.
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FeatureNCA in trouble again
Following criticism over its conduct in a high-profile financial crime investigation, the National Crime Agency has come under fire once more.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman puts ADR application on hold
Blow to complaints watchdog as it admits need for ‘wider consultation’.
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NewsLSB approves cab rank rule changes
The proposal effectively replaces the list of defaulting solicitors.
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NewsFormer Blakemores boss granted conditional PC
The SRA also confirms ‘conduct issues’ are being investigated relating to Guy Barnett.
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NewsBSB granted retrial after evidence blunder
Bar regulator said it is ’right’ that the disciplinary tribunal will rehear disbarment matter despite the history of the case.
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NewsTwo ex-members of same firm sanctioned by SRA
Misconduct included making payments to witnesses and using photocopied signature of a team leader.
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NewsOmbudsman hires barrister for 'strong leadership' role
Former chief Crown prosecutor lured from PCC to take over as chief executive.
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NewsHearing loss CMC first to be hit by cold-calling penalty
Claims management regulator fines Derby-based firm £220,000 under new powers to crack down on nuisance calls.
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NewsAction day 35: SRA issues second warning
Regulator says revised protocol still compromises solicitors’ professional obligations.
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NewsSRA to introduce new in-house regulations next year
Plans outlined in regulator’s response to Legal Services Board paper on regulatory restrictions for in-house lawyers.
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NewsSeparate-business rule relaxation ‘will increase consumer choice’
Legal Services Board approves plans to allow law firms to manage businesses in other sectors.