All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 70
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NewsTribunal clears partner alleged to have patted colleague’s bottom
Judgment concludes Person A was ‘prone to exaggeration and embellishment'.
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NewsCommercial lawyer one of the first to take up freelance status
Jo Rayner says her status can give her flexibility she needs as SRA reforms start to take effect.
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NewsCompetition watchdog vows to look again at legal sector
Concerns remain that progress recommended in 2016 has been slow to materialise, conference hears.
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NewsSRA will not appeal magic circle partner's fine
Regulator’s decision means Ryan Beckwith is now free to resume his career as a solicitor.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: February’s Council meeting
A report from this month’s Law Society Council meeting.
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NewsSRA urged to reveal law school scores
Regulatory body refuses to disclose pass rates after finding huge discrepancies in performance.
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News£2.4m more? Explain yourself, Chancery Lane tells ombudsman
Law Society points out solicitors' frustrations with complaints handler as proposals for budget increase are opposed.
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NewsUS legal profession gears up for reform with 'innovation' push
Regulators still not prepared to change rules but given biggest sign yet that times must change.
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NewsBroker steps in to offer freelance solicitors a PII solution
There has been concern few insurers would be willing to commit to an uncertain market.
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NewsSDT says goodbye to paper bundles with digital move
Tribunal adopts Crown court-style evidence management platform.
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NewsStick to your core role, Chancery Lane tells regulator
Law Society says SRA focus should remain on ensuring high standards - as well as being more transparent itself.
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NewsLegal aid giant absorbs another firm after partner quits to join judiciary
National firm Tuckers announces second merger this year and says it is talking to other firms.
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NewsLSB explores forcing law firms to sign up for comparison sites
Ongoing concern that transparency efforts will not be enough to satisfy competition watchdogs.
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NewsBarrister embroiled in personal proceedings disbarred for abuse of process
Sophia Cannon, who has appeared on television as a family law expert, received a civil restraint order after repeatedly trying to bring family law proceedings.
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NewsDAC6 reporting regime looms despite Brexit - and lack of guidance
From July all intermediaries will be caught by new rules on aggressive tax planning.
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NewsTribunal hits SRA for costs after ‘shambolic’ prosecution
Regulator ordered to pay solicitor Nabeel Sheikh’s £63,000 costs after failed attempt to prosecute.
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NewsSolicitors rank top in biggest ever survey of legal needs
YouGov canvassed nearly 30,000 people in survey commissioned by Law Society and Legal Services Board.
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NewsContinuing competence back on agenda
The Legal Services Board is seeking evidence on how regulators should maintain professional standards.
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NewsLegal needs: 'Break down barriers' to access, urges watchdog
Legal Services Board hails publication of the biggest ever legal needs survey in England and Wales.
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NewsLSB plans fresh look at tests of ongoing competence
A 16-week consultation will ask what defines ongoing competence and what consumers expect of their lawyer.