All Regulation and compliance articles
-
NewsRegulator to appeal 'insufficiently severe' sanction imposed on bullying solicitor
SRA reiterates that law firms must protect staff and create a safe working environment.
-
NewsCalls grow for greater SRA transparency on complaints 'black hole'
Public left in the dark about the reasons for regulator closing cases.
-
NewsManager joked about female colleague’s virginity at staff social
Senior figure also pulled at another colleague’s wheelchair in abuse of seniority.
-
NewsSolicitor kept client 'off the books' to pocket fees directly
Experienced practitioner gave his own bank details to client and was paid thousands.
-
NewsAlarmed lawyers warn against AI dependency in wake of Pinsents failure
Calls for structural changes in law firms to prevent hallucinations slipping through the net.
-
NewsFormer CPS lawyer convicted of child cruelty is struck off
When an individual prosecuting others commits a very serious offence himself, that 'plainly undermines the trust and confidence of the public'.
-
NewsEx-solicitor loses bid to return seven years after strike-off
Former lawyer cited years working for unregulated family law firm as proof he could return to roll.
-
NewsSRA chair 'sorry' for regulatory failures as search begins for successor
Anna Bradley flags departure after seven years of huge change - and turmoil.
-
NewsBullying law firm owner allowed to stay in practice despite 40 proven allegations
Tribunal highlighted a ‘substantial imbalance’ of power and coercion of junior staff members.
-
NewsIn depth: LeO names errant firms in fresh batch of complaints decisions
Legal ombudsman publishes examples of poor service to highlight impact on clients and help law firms learn lessons.
-
OpinionSouthampton's Spygate scandal can guide our approach to AI misconduct
Understanding the rule is not the same as knowing what happens when you break it.
-
NewsSolicitor who made antisemitic tweets allowed to continue in practice
Law firm director said offensive posts about Jewish and transgender people would not be repeated.
-
NewsSRA faces £516,000 costs bill for Dentons case
Court of Appeal rejects regulator's contention that no costs order should be made against it for discharging its responsibilities.
-
NewsIn-house solicitor struck off for misleading SRA and doctoring emails
Solicitor for more than a decade said she was away from the office and staying with her father.
-
OpinionLetters roundup
Neglected family arbitration, holistic SEND reform and deregulated disaster: your letters to the editor.
-
NewsLaw firms face scrutiny as FCA starts claims management review
Regulators concerned that consumers have no idea how they fit into claims supply chain.
-
NewsSRA justified in shutting down firm on dishonesty grounds, court finds
Judge says firm should not have lent its name and bank account to dubious investment schemes.
-
NewsLondon Capital and Finance solicitor struck off over 'endemic' backdating
Practitioner changed dates on loan agreements to give a misleading impression to auditors and regulators.
-
NewsLong-serving practice manager took client and business funds
SRA says employee even changed her name to that of a dead client to cover up conduct.
-
NewsTribunal finds duty solicitor did not receive £250 cash from client
SRA’s five-year investigation has had ‘profound’ effect on legal aid practitioner.