All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 126
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NewsTrust in lawyers falling, but client satisfaction high
Consumer panel survey reveals almost half of matters now paid through fixed fees.
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NewsLaw Society voices concerns over ‘regulator shopping’ rule changes
Proposals could leave clients without insurance cover, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsSRA: ‘radical’ proposals will open up access to justice
But regulator acknowledges the need for adequate safeguards
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ProfileInterview: Robert Bourns
New Law Society president Robert Bourns wants solicitors to face the future with confidence.
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OpinionSRA: to catch a fake
Failure to deal swiftly with suspect credentials harms the profession’s reputation.
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NewsSolicitors and public divided over client confidentiality
Findings from SRA survey to be used as basis for dealing with misconduct in future.
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News‘Radical’ handbook reforms will widen access to justice, SRA says
Chief executive Paul Philip says certain safeguards will be needed after Law Society raises concerns.
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OpinionFusion via the back door
Has the process of fusing the solicitor and barrister professions already begun?
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NewsLegal watchdog begins search for £500 per day chair
Knowledge of legal services market and its contribution ‘would be desirable’.
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NewsHandbook changes could lead to ‘two-tier profession’ – Society
Chief executive Catherine Dixon says SRA’s proposals could have a serious impact on legal professional privilege.
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NewsOne year on: bar ‘entities’ pleased they broke away
So far, just 54 entities have been set up, against a projected 400.
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NewsCompetition watchdog rules out full investigation of legal services
Markets authority wants more transparency on price and quality – but found no evidence that current regulatory framework inhibits competition.
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NewsMoJ seeks to pave way for new wave of ABSs
‘In practice, ABS businesses have not been shown to attract any greater regulatory risk than traditional law firms’ – justice minister Lord Faulks.
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NewsSolicitor leaves profession after lying on his CV
Michael McCooe was dishonest about his qualifications and international admittance.
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OpinionUnregulated online providers: a solution?
A US case offers a possible roadmap for responding to electronic platforms as regulators struggle to find a solution.
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NewsLegal Services Act positive – but more reform needed, says super-regulator
Major study shows ‘overall, the level of innovation is broadly unchanged’ since 2007 reforms.
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NewsLaw firms given all clear on lobbying
All organisations involved in the business of consultant lobbying, as defined by legislation passed in 2014, have to sign up to a register or risk facing criminal proceedings.
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FeatureShifting the focus back to the solicitor
There is much to like in the new proposed SRA codes of conduct and accounts rules.
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NewsIndia debates further step towards liberalisation
Draft rules propose charging firms $50,000 and individuals $25,000 to practise in India.
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OpinionThrow consumers to the wolves. It’s cheaper
Of course the unregulated legal sector is cheaper. That’s why it’s such a danger to clients.