All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 113
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NewsFTSE giants launch GC network to tackle rule of law failures
Network - including Vodafone, BP, HSBC and others - will be chaired by Graham Vinter, formerly GC of BG Group, who is now at Covington & Burling.
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Mid-tier accounting firm eyes legal services after solicitor hire
Top-10 accountancy firm is the latest to take advantage of liberalisation of the market.
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OpinionEurope and regulating lawyers
Whether we leave the Single Market or not, the direction of travel on lawyer regulation is the same.
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FeatureIran: open door?
Iran is the biggest new market to re-enter the global economy in decades. But foreign businesses and their advisers still face formidable obstacles.
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NewsSRA removes practice curbs on former Blavo & Co directors
London-headquartered firm was shut down by the regulator in October 2015.
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NewsIn-house accountability regime ‘will create climate of fear’
Association of Corporate Counsel says overseas lawyers may be reluctant to consult with UK colleagues.
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NewsCity solicitors slam latest super-exam proposals
City of London Law Society says revised proposals will put consumers at risk and damage profession's reputation.
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Super-exam could harm trust in legal profession, warns South London society
Response to SRA consultation says SQE test will amount to 'less than required at present' to become a solicitor.
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NewsLegal 'super-exam': second consultation closes
'Significant' number of responses to revised proposals for SQE.
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OpinionEU champions rule of law
The European Commission's response to the deterioration of the rule of law in Poland is an attempt to protect us all.
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NewsLaw Society to press on with reform after CEO resigns
Catherine Dixon told 100-strong ruling council she ‘cannot in good faith continue to be chief executive of an organisation which is not prepared to change’.
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NewsNews focus: what now for the council of European bars?
Refugees, the future of the profession and confidentiality of information are on the radar of the CCBE’s new British president – but does the organisation need a name change?
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NewsSQE won’t widen access to profession, says University of Law
Academics find weaknesses in the argument for a single ‘super-exam’.
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City watchdog faces resounding ‘no’ to in-house accountability proposal
Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation on including legal function in Senior Managers Regime closes on Monday.
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for ‘aberration’ in backdating file
Land Registry transfer document amended at client's request.
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NewsCity solicitor likely to face SRA action after assault conviction
In-house solicitor charged following events at a London rowing club dinner in 2015.
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NewsWhiplash reforms treat victims ‘like an inconvenience’ – APIL
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers says MoJ plans for PI sector are flawed and will not achieve their objectives.
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News‘Conflict of interest’ fear over FCA’s senior managers regime
Law Society says subjecting in-house lawyers to City accountability regime may create conflict of interest.
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NewsSolicitor of 25 years agrees to leave profession for altering file
Heather Redman made 'innocent mistake' over a deed of appointment.