All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 91
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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.
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NewsChild abuse solicitor fined after disclosure to journalist
Respondents complained after information shared in pre-action protocol appeared in newspaper article.
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NewsNews focus: Buying in to price transparency
New rules on publishing price and service information kick in this week. Enforcement will be light-touch at first, but marketeers say law firms should exploit the opportunity to showcase their wares
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NewsSolicitors warned about acting as 'hired guns' for dubious clients
SRA makes public plea to practitioners to prioritise their wider professional obligations.
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NewsLewis: Regulatory action 'inevitable' after tweets wishing death, tribunal hears
Second day of three-day hearing into misconduct allegations made against Mark Lewis.
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NewsBar regulator handed powers to shut down high-risk practices
Regulator says new powers will only be used where it needs to safeguard client interests.
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News'Enabler' prosecutions on the way, AML minister tells solicitors
Ben Wallace MP promises reform of suspicious activity reporting regime.
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NewsFirm punished for links with 'dubious' deeds scam operation
Merseyside firm and two directors found to have acted without integrity but not dishonestly.
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NewsNews focus: 'Race to the bottom' on the high street?
Further deregulation of the market opens the door to a race to bottom on client protection, claims the Law Society. And there is no evidence it will boost access to justice
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NewsBritish-Afghan barrister 'overwhelmed' by support after 'white male' request
Law Society says solicitors should refuse a client's instruction if it leads to unlawful discrimination.
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Opinion£4,500 for ‘super-exam’ may be just the tip of the iceberg
We learnt more about SQE this week. But there are still so many unknowns.
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NewsRevealed: New super-exam for solicitors could cost up to £4,500
Regulator estimates SQE will cost between £3,000 and £4,500 - and confirms start date has been delayed.
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NewsPractice reforms: consumer watchdog urges SRA to take responsibility
Relaxing the rules to allow solicitors to practise in unregulated businesses must be accompanied by more information, says the Legal Services Consumer Panel.
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OpinionMore choice, less protection. How does that benefit consumers?
Some clients who expect the safeguards that come with instructing a solicitor are going to be disappointed.
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NewsChancery Lane brands green light for freelance solicitors 'a serious error'
Concerns about client protection are played down as handbook changes are approved.
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NewsSRA insists avoiding conveyancing conflict 'fundamental' as firm fined £2k
Greater Manchester practice admits systems did not work in handful of cases.