News – Page 15
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NewsSRA not to appeal dismissal of money laundering case
High Court had thrown out regulator's appeal against SDT ruling.
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NewsSRA shuts down London firm after three fines in two years
Regulator says owner failed to comply with the code of conduct and insurance rules.
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NewsFirm fined £10,700 for over-charging from damages
Firm charged 35% on at least 26 client files when DBA regulations limit deductions to 25%.
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NewsSRA challenges Dentons tribunal ruling
SDT decision in money laundering compliance case left regulator with hefty costs bill.
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NewsSRA ban on police station representative who made offensive comments
Regulator says non-solicitor was working in the name of solicitors so expected to act with high ethical standards.
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NewsFirm fined £36,000 for allowing more than $4m to be paid into client account
London-based practice self-reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority over the ‘isolated incident’.
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NewsTrainee who blew whistle to SRA awarded £36,000 for unfair dismissal
Employment tribunal judge said whistleblower ‘genuinely believed…it was in public interest for the firm to be held accountable'.
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NewsCriminal bar firebrand Sidhu stops practising
Jo Sidhu KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association in 2022, no longer appears on the barristers register, regulator confirms.
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NewsAxiom Ince: super-regulator still not ready to report
Publication 'as soon as due process has been completed', Legal Services Board says.
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NewsIn depth: SRA bides its time on CILEX coup
The SRA has formally announced that it wants to regulate Chartered Institute of Legal Executives members, arguing that this is in the public interest. But with the Law Society Council holding an effective veto, could the future of legal services regulation be at stake?
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NewsConveyancers warned over post-completion work
Specialist regulator says some members not taking their responsibilities seriously and using Land Registry to check their work.
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NewsZahawi solicitor to face SDT over ‘without prejudice’ email
Representatives for Osborne Clarke partner tell the tribunal the SRA’s prosecution is ‘misconceived’.
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NewsSolicitor who practised while suspended avoids permanent ban
Tribunal accepts revised five-year suspension but with reservations.
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NewsSRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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NewsSRA approves plan for regulating legal executives
Board backs change but proposal could face political and legal challenges.
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NewsSolicitor fined £10k after switching signatures
SRA says experienced solicitor made a serious error in judgement.
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NewsSRA revises fines regime in anticipation of unlimited powers
Two new bands for serious misconduct will make financial penalties framework 'fit for purpose'.
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NewsLaw Society calls on SRA to evidence huge rise in compensation fund levy
Individual contributions will jump by £60 while £660 levy on firms will rise to £2,220 under SRA proposals.
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NewsSRA tight-lipped on CILEX takeover decision
Board met yesterday to decide whether or not to proceed with plans to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
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NewsHigh Court throws out SRA’s appeal in AML case
External provider failed to identify politically exposed person related to client, court hears.