Barristers to be forced to come clean on client complaints
Information could be collected direct from chambers to improve oversight of complaints-handling, watchdog says.
SRA chief executive: 'Essential that we learn'
Statement contrasts with combative response to independent review into the collapse of Axiom Ince.
SRA sanctioned over Axiom Ince failures
LSB issues 'binding directions' designed to ensure regulator identifies and responds to risks more effectively.
Veteran solicitor struck off for concealing bankruptcy
Tribunal says outcome could have been different if 'capable, diligent and competent' solicitor had made frank disclosures.
Safeguarding clients and legal documents: Capita’s partnership with the SRA
(Sponsored content.) Neil Skellam at Capita highlights how the company supports the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in safeguarding clients by managing, securing, and repatriating critical legal documentation during firm interventions.
AI regulation: What UK businesses need to know
The evolving AI regulatory landscape, the importance of adopting effective AI assurance mechanisms and the increasing role of AI-specific contractual clauses.
Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
A smorgasbord of navigable wisdom
Fiona du Feu reviews 'Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers (2nd edition)'.
Old chestnut back in season
Is momentum building again for a root-and-branch reform of legal services regulation?
Light relief?
What would a ‘light-touch’ approach to litigation funding regulation look like?
Why it’s time to scrap the Legal Services Board
Sweeping away the LSB given its lack of both impact and credibility would be in the public interest. The board is a burden but offers no benefit.