News – Page 12
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NewsSolicitor misled partners after panicking at showdown meeting
Solicitor of more than 30 years falsely told firm he had notified insurers about court loss.
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NewsIn depth: PC fees could rise further as SRA's remit expands
As the SRA grapples with fallout from bulk claims litigation, it has hinted at higher compensation fund contributions and fees.
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NewsTribunal goes into battle with SRA over fining powers
Richest firms will regard agreeing fines with the regulator as a 'transactional event', says SDT.
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NewsRestrictions imposed on former international firm employee over exam lie
Solicitors Regulation Authority finds it ‘undesirable’ for assistant accountant to be involved in a legal practice.
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NewsSDT pays tribute to solicitor restored to roll 22 years after strike-off
Practitioner had been victim of ‘unrelenting’ domestic abuse at the time of her misconduct.
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NewsSRA says higher levies on solicitors 'possible' to combat new risks
Regulator prepared to make ‘tough choices’ over its available resources.
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NewsSRA works up thirst for transparency as hundreds hit with warnings
Regulator launches new voluntary code for comparison websites.
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NewsSolicitor colleagues fined £30k over client care failings
Partner and solicitor at London firm both vowed to change working practices after SRA prosecutions.
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NewsConfirmed: SRA wins approval for 270% comp fund increase
Firms will pay £2,220 into compensation fund next year compared to £600 in 2024.
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NewsSDT dismisses allegations against City firm over AML checks
Tribunal rules that firm did not have to carry out enhanced due diligence.
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NewsSRA plans will force firms into financial ruin, warns Law Society
Society says new fining powers do not have proper safeguards and monitoring.
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NewsSRA lambasted by biggest local law society over fining power plans
Birmingham Law Society committee says there is no independence built into SRA proposals.
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NewsAML super regulator finds legal sector lacking in effective supervision
No legal regulator fully effective in all areas of anti-money laundering supervision.
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NewsCity solicitors say SRA fining powers plan may be unlawful
City of London Law Society says proposals appear to have been badly thought through.
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NewsSRA halts search for new chair in push for stability
Anna Bradley had been due to leave this year but is staying on until 2026.
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NewsFirms to be required to publish all price information online
CILEx Regulation receives approval from Legal Services Board to alter its requirements on firms.
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NewsSRA 'failed to explain' roll anomaly to complainant
Senthuran Thirugnanasampanthar asked the regulator for clarification about whether a solicitor he had instructed in Singapore was on the roll.
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NewsSRA faced £36,000 costs order over failed appeal
High Court dimissed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s appeal against SDT’s findings and made a costs order.
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NewsSRA rebukes solicitor who sent malicious text to his ex
Regulator concludes Newcastle solicitor has a low risk of re-offending.