Regulation and compliance – Page 64
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NewsBar sanctions under scrutiny in new consultation
Review prompted by claims of undue leniency in matters involving sexual misconduct.
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NewsYorkshire firm shut down over director’s suspected dishonesty
Practice papers, files and monies at North Yorkshire Law seized by Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsTribunal finds legal ombudsman guilty of indirect sex discrimination
Compensation agreed after decision relating to flexible working arrangements.
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NewsSRA shuts up shop in London as home working becomes the norm
Regulator also plans to reduce Birmingham office space for more ‘diverse, inclusive and engaged’ workforce.
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News‘The public expects more’: Lawyers likely to face new CPD demands
Oversight regulator will consult later this year on bridging gap between current requirements and client expectations.
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NewsFormer Cubism Law boss charged with misconduct by the SRA
Allegations relating to costs, improper transfers and a 2019 loan brought against Andrew Pena.
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NewsLSB kicks off new regime of transparency over PC fee spending
Super regulator wants ‘meaningful debate’ before approving fee levels in future.
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NewsSRA blitz continues on firms breaching transparency rules
Nine firms now been subject to enforcement action by the regulator.
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NewsCity watchdog plans fee cap for claims management companies
FCA says move could save consumers £9.6m a year.
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NewsBAME clients less trusting of lawyers than white clients, watchdog finds
New report by consumer panel says regulators must start to address what it perceives as inequality among clients.
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsSRA transparency clampdown begins with action against four firms
Regulator hands out penalties for infringements of rules requiring publication of costs and displaying digital badge.
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NewsLaw Society president to face full SDT hearing
Private prosecution brought by former client of Edwin Coe, the firm of Society president David Greene.
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NewsCourt rejects as ‘not credible’ solicitor's account of handing documents to SRA
High-profile solicitor said she hand-delivered requested documents to the SRA’s headquarters in Birmingham.
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NewsSRA ordered to pay £27,000 over 'heavy handed' tribunal pursuit
Tribunal finds a number of allegations against solicitor were not properly brought.
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NewsForces firm fined over £700k build-up of unpaid disbursements
Compliance failings continued over three years before they were discovered and reported to SRA.
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NewsFirm's training session uncovers £1m breach in accounting rules
National practice fined £16,000 for allowing client account to be used as a banking facility.
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NewsTribunal entitled to ban solicitor despite ‘racist’ witness remarks
Judges say tribunal decision to strike off solicitor was rationally explained and based on all evidence.
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NewsSRA rules out Beckwith appeal but defiant on future prosecutions
Regulator stresses that case against City lawyer was properly brought despite court defeat.
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News'Compelling case' for regulatory reform, competition watchdog claims
Requiring law firms to publish information on prices has so far made little impression on intensity of competition.