All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 81
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NewsWatchdog admits six-month wait to look at legal complaints
'Foundations for sustainable future performance are in place', claims Office for Legal Complaints chair.
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NewsSuper-regulator puts SRA chief on spot over Leigh Day probe
Legal services watchdogs have called into question the SRA’s handling of the failed Leigh Day investigation, after correspondence revealed that the regulator liaised closely with government throughout the probe. A spokesperson for the Legal Services Board said its chief executive Neil Buckley has raised the issue verbally in meetings with ...
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NewsA broken shield and random arrow? SRA badge is so much more
Logo deeply communicates intent within a context of security and protection, marketing expert concludes.
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NewsCosts head banned for £10k fraud plot against firm
SRA imposes exclusion order on Karen Medley after last year’s conviction.
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NewsCity watchdog tells claims farmers new regime offers 'trust dividend'
Financial Conduct Authority assumes responsibility for regulating CMCs next year.
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NewsFirm fined £5,000 for misjudgment over divorce advice conflict
Agreed outcome shows firm was advised it should stop acting for client.
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News'Yes, minister' - SRA's Leigh Day correspondence revealed
Correspondence disclosed today by the SRA shows that the regulator cooperated closely with government in connection with its high-profile and ultimately fruitless investigation into human rights firm Leigh Day. That interaction included lobbying the Ministry of Defence to back reform of the disciplinary process, when claims against the same government ...
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NewsSRA reveals £3.1m spend on failed Leigh Day case
Correspondence reveals persistent requests for updates from the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice.
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NewsRobot auctioneer sells first UK property in binding transaction
Blockchain-enabled online system avoids legal ambiguity of public auctions in 'know your customer' era, developer claims.
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NewsPrice transparency rules 'not about giving firms a hard time' - SRA chief
Extra requirements central to discussions at SRA compliance conference.
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NewsControversial £500,000 PII limit plan kicked into long grass
SRA set to prioritise changes to the compensation fund as big claims expected to put pressure on reserves.
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NewsSRA plans U-turn on revealing costs of Leigh Day case
But regulator still refusing to publish full details of correspondence with the Ministry of Defence.
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OpinionJudiciary dragging its feet over McKenzies
Long-awaited reform must be implemented soon to avoid more horror stories.
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NewsUnveiled: The SRA's digital badge coming soon to your website
Badge comes in three different colours and can be displayed in English or Welsh.
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NewsNew ombudsman tool lets consumers road-test their complaint
Tests of the scheme has resulted in hundreds of complaints being directed elsewhere.
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NewsPrice transparency era begins today - but clients urged not to be blinded by costs
Law Society wants public to be equally concerned with regulatory protection and service levels.
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NewsContinuing competence under LSB's microscope with new review
Legal Services Board notes lack of regular formal assessment of practitioners during their careers.
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OpinionWhy is judicial misconduct so cloaked in secrecy?
We find out every detail of solicitors’ misdeeds. We’re not even told what judges have done wrong.
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NewsIncoming bar chair pledges to fight ‘over-regulation’
Richard Atkins QC delivered his inaugral address last night.
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OpinionWhat the UN has to say about the role of bars
The United Nations has published a report that will help set universal standards for bars across the globe.