All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 142
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Scottish regulation proposals
Solicitors in Scotland could become subject to outcomes-focused regulation in a similar way to their colleagues in England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland has proposed.
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PC renewal dates set
This year’s practising certificate renewal exercise will take place between 1-31 October, the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced.
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FeatureFraud in PI law claims
The Law Commission’s retreat on fraud in personal injury is welcome, but raises troubling questions.
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NewsReforms had ‘little impact’ on access to justice – LSB
The Legal Services Board publishes the findings of an investigation into the PI market during the period from 1999 to 2013.
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News‘Arrogant’ barrister has contempt finding set aside
The Court of Appeal referred Ian West to the Bar Standards Board, saying his behaviour jeopardises the efficiency of the criminal justice system.
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NewsFormer diplomat to head bar’s regulator
Sir Andrew Burns will replace Lady Deech as chairman of the Bar Standards Board on 1 January.
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NewsBuckland appointment ‘an insult to lawyers’
Questions have been raised over the appointment of the solicitor general.
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NewsNationwide warns firms tempted by lower cover
Building society indicates that it will continue to require the current £2m minimum PII cover, despite SRA plans.
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OpinionTrusted advisers, by choice
In the face of a growing number of unregulated competitors, law firms need to revive the solicitor brand.
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NewsCriminal bar takes QASA challenge to appeal court
Dinah Rose QC argues that the scheme will have a ‘chilling effect’ on advocacy.
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NewsICAEW edges closer to approved regulator status
Chartered accountancy body already has LSB backing to regulate ABSs.
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FeaturePII Focus: season of goodwill?
Regulation of professional indemnity may be in flux, but this year’s renewal market is expected to be benign.
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FeaturePII Focus: safety in a number
Every law firm needs to think about what level of cover it needs to ‘sleep at night’.
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FeaturePII Focus: SRA
The regulator is seeking to safeguard client protection while making cover more accessible and affordable.
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OpinionBrand at a premium
With PII, it is in no one’s interest to go shopping as the prices and goods are changed.
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NewsGrayling not giving up on regulatory reform
Lord chancellor tells justice committee that ‘quick fixes’ from the profession and regulators have not been forthcoming.
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NewsCouncil approves 17% cut in PC fee
Law Society’s governing council overwhelmingly endorses plans to reduce Law Society Group budget.
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NewsSRA warns in-house lawyers not to mislead third parties
Regulator has received ‘a number of complaints' about debt recovery letters.
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NewsSpecialist regulation is best, says BSB chair
Lady Deech counters recent calls for a single overarching legal regulator.