Regulation and compliance – Page 12
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News'Legally misconceived': top defence silk condemns SRA prosecution and costs appeal
Solicitors Regulation Authority says it is ‘looking into’ the case in which it is accused of not disclosing all evidence in costs appeal.
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NewsCompetition watchdog growls at unregulated legal services
Letter to seven businesses warns against ’aggressive upselling, the refusal of refunds and failing to respond to complaints’.
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NewsSRA swoops on new model SME firm
Lawbriefs offered online legal advice through the LawBite subscription platform.
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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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