Regulation and compliance
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NewsSolicitor turned barrister struck off for duping bar watchdog
Tribunal found lawyer’s misconduct ’went to the heart of professional trustworthiness’.
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NewsNewly protected whistleblowers get on the phone to the SRA
Confidential ‘red alert’ line has received dozens of calls reporting alleged wrongdoing.
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NewsLaw Society weighs in on COLP/COFA divide
Talks have been held between the representative body and the regulator.
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NewsCity watchdog bans former law firm boss
Financial services sanction follows £4m fine imposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsSmall firms call for no confidence motion on SRA board
Two groups now voicing open dissent at regulator's plans to split manager and compliance officer roles.
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NewsParliament offered chance to bring forward litigation funding regulation
Peers can debate involvement of Financial Conduct Authority as part of bill debates.
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NewsBooks were ‘beyond remedy’ at veteran solictor’s practice
Tribunal approves nine-month suspension for sole practitioner who kept handwritten, out-of-date records.
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NewsParties at war in motor finance claims as accusations fly
Scheme currently suspended while tribunal deals with twin legal challenges.
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NewsFirms ‘disappointed’ after COLP campaign meeting with SRA
Group of 40 firms says SRA has still not produced evidence to justify changes.
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NewsSole practitioner fined £20,000 over multitude of failings
Regulator ruled that financial penalty should be at least 65% of solicitor’s annual income.
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NewsFirms still fear COLP/COFA change despite SRA clarification
Regulator has not done enough to persuade firms that changes are necessary and proportionate, practitioners say.
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NewsIn depth: SRA beats partial retreat on compliance officer split
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has this week acted to ease the concerns of small firm owners about new rules governing the separation of compliance roles.
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NewsEnforcement action against SRA intensifies after latest failure
Extra performance targets put in place as LSB says it is ‘disappointed’ with SRA leadership.
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NewsSRA missed numerous chances to halt PM Law losses, report finds
Two investigations were made into potential misconduct but not acted upon, investigation by City firm reveals.
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NewsAxiom Ince: SRA making 'timely progress' on raising its game
Independent review calls on regulator to consider whether law firms should continue to hold client money.
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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA amends COLP/COFA rules following backlash
Proscription will apply only to an individual who can unilaterally make significant management decisions, says regulator.
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NewsMinister promises to look at SRA’s anti-SLAPP powers
Government has 'begun to take the stepping stones' towards comprehensive legislation against abusive litigation.
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NewsSRA risks creating perverse incentive to pay off unhappy clients - Society
Firms may choose to settle purely on commercial grounds, even where a complaint lacks merit.
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NewsSolicitor claimed to fear for his job as he backdated letter
Discrepancy was flagged up by opposing solicitors who had not received letter when it was claimed.