Regulation and compliance
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Firms shut by SRA to appeal interventions
Regulator announces closure of Essex and Hounslow firms, citing reason to suspect dishonesty by employee.
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False sicknote solicitor avoids strike-off after tribunal shows mercy
Sandia Pamma had catalogued a series of devastating life events affecting her health.
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Bullying: alleged victim petitions for sanctions on firms turning blind eye to epidemic
Former trainee solicitor seeks support for four-point wishlist for the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Solicitor who accepted gifts including ‘torch and coat’ struck off
Robert Perry should have told client to seek independent advice, tribunal finds.
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Solicitor fined after approving 378 referral payments for RTA claims
Tribunal finds Lancashire practitioner did not act dishonesty or without integrity.
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Watchdog 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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Super-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.
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Struck off: solicitor who involved client in defence without telling her
Norwich director had faced a £10,500 claim for unpaid disbursements after failing to cancel expert witnesses booking.
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'Despicable' solicitor jailed after £700k theft from clients
Marcus Nickson was renowned as a practitioner in clinical negligence law.
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A 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.