News – Page 59
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NewsPC renewals extended as solicitors report IT 'nightmare'
Regulator concedes this year’s renewal period has been ‘particularly challenging’.
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NewsSolicitor 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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NewsSRA 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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NewsExclusive: 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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NewsClaims 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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NewsSRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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News‘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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NewsNew 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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NewsPrice 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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NewsSolicitor 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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NewsOmbudsman 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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NewsSRA 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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NewsSacked SFO lawyer claims he was victim of 'conspiracy'
Former case controller Tom Martin is suing the SFO for unfair dismissal.
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NewsTransparency rules not bringing down prices, reports LSB
Super-regulator tells competition watchdog that more action is needed to help consumers.
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NewsSuper-regulator delays SQE approval decision
Additional enquiries of SRA are necessary, says Legal Services Board.
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NewsPaedophile banned for historic offences stretching 15 years
Former youth leader described as a 'mixed bag who has done much evil but also much good'.
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NewsRadical reform to Legal Services Act is off the table, MoJ indicates
Ministry of Justice is looking at extending redress for consumers of unregulated services.
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NewsFirm fined £30k after charging clients to fund its loan repayments
More than 2,000 clients were charged an extra amount in loan repayment contributions.
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NewsSolicitor avoids ban after blaming mistakes on ‘nightmare’ software
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds it does not need to stop Essex solicitor from practising.
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NewsCompetition watchdog returns for another look at legal sector
Transparency, quality indicators and the scope for wider reform all likely to be discussed.