All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 132
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NewsSolicitor charged with fraud
Andrew John Taylor, 57, will appear at Stockport Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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FeatureVolunteering for regulation
Should we open our doors to unregulated providers via a voluntary scheme?
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OpinionSitting in judgement
The chairman of new press regulator Ipso will be rated on his ability to determine the public interest.
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OpinionThe will to compete
Lawyers’ anger over accountants moving into probate work must be countered by a desire to fight the competition.
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NewsWills complaint scheme ‘bare minimum’, says ombudsman
Chief ombudsman Adam Sampson today suggests a voluntary scheme for unregulated providers.
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FeatureConsumer credit activities regulation: SRA plans
Changes to regulation of consumer credit work pose a dilemma for the SRA. Here are its proposals.
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NewsFirms face new hurdle for credit work
SRA proposes firms carrying out consumer credit activities apply to the FCA for authorisation.
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Opinion
SRA roll play
My name was, without notice, removed from the roll and then, six months later, without prior notice, restored to the roll.
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FeatureHow to: complain about a solicitor
The emergence of compliance officers and the SRA’s mandatory principles have led to a surge in the number of solicitor-on-solicitor complaints. Here’s how the process works.
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NewsSRA warning on money laundering
Regulator also ready to discuss changes to firms holding client money.
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NewsABS waivers hurting law firm competitors
Some 17% of ABS licence holders granted separate business waivers, LSB research finds.
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NewsSurvey to test legal regulation costs ‘hypothesis’
The Legal Services Board will conduct a survey to get views on whether regulation costs too much.
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NewsWinehouse row coroner sanctioned by SRA
Solicitor found to have breached six rules or principles following furore over Amy Winehouse inquest.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out QASA challenge
Master of the rolls says the scheme does not undermine the independence of the advocate or the judiciary.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman to open online complaints portal
Watchdog says new system and office move will save £2m a year.
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News55% rise in actions against solicitors
Regulator accuses larger firms of 'aggressive defence tactics'.
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NewsChartered accountants grant first ABS licence
Top-20 accountancy firm approved to carry out probate work.
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NewsIn-house sector out of CPD loop
Survey finds in-house lawyers are concerned about replacement for mandatory CPD.
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SRA closes sports lawyer’s practice
Regulator closes the London-based firm of sports lawyer Mel Goldberg after finding ‘reason to suspect dishonesty’.
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NewsDirectors rebuked for not revealing firm’s financial woes
Three failed to report difficulties at south-west firm Follett Stock.