Regulation and compliance – Page 30
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NewsFirm's partner 'did not realise she had become a manager'
Maria Ahmad accepted she unwittingly allowed serious misconduct by others.
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NewsDevotion to billable hours holding back inclusion, LSB research finds
Super regulator says outdated working practices are stopping the profession from embracing a diverse workforce.
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NewsCILEX civil war: legal executives asked if they wish to switch
Consultation by CILEx Regulation opens as Legal Services Board in principle approves transfer to SRA.
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NewsCleared barrister 'vindicated but exhausted' after long SRA fight
Layla Dean-Verity says the SRA should apologise and help her recover costs.
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NewsSRA bosses to meet CILEX this week for transfer talks
Some 20,000 CILEX legal professionals could come under the solicitors’ regulator as early as next year.
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NewsSRA asks solicitors for more as budget soars by £10m
Increasing staff numbers and extra AML activity cited as among the reasons for PC fee hike.
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NewsUnnamed solicitor fined £23,000 over ‘sexualised’ song
Actions following 2017 Christmas lunch represented a ‘grave breach of his position of trust’.
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NewsSRA accused of ‘theatrics’ in sexual misconduct tribunal
Former international firm director feels ‘deep regret’ over relationship with junior colleague, tribunal hears.
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NewsBarrister wins seven-year battle to overturn SRA ban
Former office manager was banned from the profession largely on basis of an employment tribunal ruling.
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NewsOversight regulator calls for evidence on NDA misuse
Legal Services Board to explore the role regulation can play in making sure NDAs 'are only ever used appropriately'.
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NewsSRA bans manager who covered client shortfall with own money
Rochdale worker had failed to ensure benefit claims were properly progressed.
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NewsNews focus: CILEX's proposed divorce from its regulator
CILEX has got the go-ahead to ditch the current regulator of legal executives and get hitched to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. But the divorce, if it happens, is already proving very messy.
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NewsHome Office checking lawyers have right 'credentials', MPs told
Practitioner group wanted to know how government was 'monitoring the activities' of immigration practitioners.
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NewsRenewed SLAPPs clampdown is not 'anti-lawyer', LSB insists
Umbrella regulator redoubling efforts to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation and NDA misuse.
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NewsSRA secures backing for new 'toxic workplace' rules
Legal Services Board approves requirements to treat staff fairly and with respect.
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NewsCILEX civil war: regulator forced to sign gagging order
CILEX made CILEX Regulation sign non-disclosure agreement before revealing SRA defection, oversight regulator reveals.
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NewsFit for purpose? BSB seeks enforcement auditor
Successful applicant will examine bar profession watchdog's systems, processes and policies.
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NewsSolicitor avoids permanent ban over email dishonesty
Case fell in the ‘small residual category where striking off would be a disproportionate sanction’.
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NewsSolicitor struck off for indecent exposure convictions
Runner was convicted of exposing himself while he was out exercising.
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News'Wholly unreasonable': SRA hit with costs bill for 'desultory approach' to disclosure
SDT orders Solicitors Regulation Authority to pay almost £15,000 in wasted costs for multiple disclosure failings in high-profile prosecution.