All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 102
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NewsConsultant lent client £30k then acted in parents' house sale
SRA notice outlines how experienced solicitor was involved in transaction where conflict was possible.
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NewsMisconduct concerns about barristers on the rise, report suggests
Despite an increase in the number of inquiries, Bar Standards Board says it is referring fewer cases to disciplinary tribunal.
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News'McKenzie students' have a role - but only under supervision, says professor
London South Bank University's Andy Unger concerned that Solicitors Qualifying Examination will not focus on the right skills.
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NewsSRA to seek feedback on three-year strategy
Regulator says aims include increasing availability of information for consumers and making SQE a success.
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NewsNews focus: Playing the consumer card
While the appeal tribunal ruled out the massive collective consumer action against Mastercard, lawyers argue that redress over anti-competitive behaviour is still possible.
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NewsJunior lawyers warn that SQE risks 'devaluing solicitors'
Consultation response also reveals concerns over costs and social mobility.
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Interventions double year-on-year, SRA reveals
Regulator says no trend is to be taken from rise in number of firms shut down.
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NewsSociety makes new call for clarity on super-exam
SRA ’really needs to crack on’ over making regulations public, says Egan.
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NewsSRA to ask judges to spill beans on solicitor advocates
Regulator coy on whether latest research could mark return of quality assurance scheme.
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NewsRebuke for divorce lawyer who backdated court letter
SRA says £2,000 penalty is sufficient and it is not necessary to pursue further punishment for isolated incident.
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OpinionWhitlam’s Law: Time to change outmoded drink-driving laws
Law must give prosecutors ability to catch those drink-driving on private land.
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NewsNet closes on solicitors involved in bogus holiday claims
Claims management regulator reveals fresh efforts to stamp out rogue elements of industry.
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NewsMoJ backs 'current framework' for regulation
Legal Services Board told to address perception it has over-extended its remit.
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Law ReportFinancial services
Four banking groups sought the courts guidance concerning ring-fencing transfer schemes (RFTSs).
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NewsPublic satisfied with lawyers - but consumer panel still not happy
Satisfaction levels and trust in lawyers rising slightly, while unbundling is failing to take off.
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OpinionWhen lawyers feel scared to do their job, mob rule edges closer
Threats against lawyers in the Charlie Gard case show the dangers we’re moving towards.
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NewsSRA unmoved on tackling 'gold plated' minimum PII cover
Authority also plans to relax rules on switching legal services regulator.
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News'Sanctions ladder' proposed for disciplinary action against conveyancers
Council for Licensed Conveyancers consults on guidance to ensure consistency when members face disciplinary action.
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NewsSociety: legal services data overload could mislead clients
Forcing firms to publish a raft of information without proper context has the potential to mislead clients, president says.