Regulation and compliance
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NewsSolicitor cleared by SDT over signed document complaint
Tribunal finds experienced solicitor acted negligently but was not guilty of professional misconduct.
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PC renewals extended as solicitors report IT 'nightmare'
Regulator concedes this year’s renewal period has been ‘particularly challenging’.
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Solicitor who joked about Ku Klux Klan fined £30k by tribunal
Practitioner who said he had 'old fashioned' sense of humour and also told racist joke is allowed to remain in practice.
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SRA to pay interim £40k costs after ‘lamentable’ prosecution
Regulator waited more than three years to interview witness who was at the heart of allegations.
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Junior lawyers welcome SDT leniency for suffering solicitor
JLD expresses hope that regulators will take note of latest tribunal decision.
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Exclusive: Co-op Legal Services to be fined £144k by SRA
'Inadvertent accounting error' led to insurers being overcharged for PI claims costs.
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Claims handler banned after doctoring liability email
Employee told solicitors firm that liability had been admitted and altered email to confirm so.
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SRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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‘Brain fade’ junior solicitor found dishonest - but spared strike-off
Recently qualified practitioner suspended after tribunal accepted exceptional circumstances contributed to her conduct.
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New leaders drafted in to ‘revitalise’ Legal Ombudsman service
New chief ombudsman says he wants to work with lawyers to learn from client complaints.
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Price transparency showing solicitors are affordable, says SRA
Consumers helped by price information but most still choose lawyer based on other factors.
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Solicitor who binned document after 'trivial' mistake denies dishonesty
Tribunal hears 'hard-working and dedicated' newly qualified practitioner did not make a calculated decision to mislead.
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Suspension for solicitor whose firm held £213k in unpaid disbursements
Tribunal agrees misconduct was a result of neglect and carelessness rather than any planned course of action.
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Ombudsman backs redress extension for all legal services users
Competition watchdog told that it is difficult to argue for the current differences in consumer protection.
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SRA back on trail of firms flouting price transparency rules
Chief executive reveals that temporary halt on disciplinary action during the pandemic has now been lifted.
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Solicitor fined £17,500 after sexual assault conviction
Tribunal hears glowing character references for 'highly respected and competent' criminal lawyer.
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Sacked SFO lawyer claims he was victim of 'conspiracy'
Former case controller Tom Martin is suing the SFO for unfair dismissal.
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Cover-up solicitor texted boss to take out compromising note
Consultant who sent a message trying to reduce case mounting against her is struck off.
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Transparency rules not bringing down prices, reports LSB
Super-regulator tells competition watchdog that more action is needed to help consumers.
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Convicted solicitor sent almost 500 offensive messages to firm’s staff
Practitioner who mounted an online campaign against Manchester firm representing him agrees to be removed from the roll.
