All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 151
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FeatureRiding the storm
Smaller firms that identify themselves early and take professional advice when struggling will have a better chance of survival.
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NewsGrieve backs quality scheme, but warns of over-regulation
Advocates’ refusal to be assessed is counter-productive, attorney general says.
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Poor complaints-handling ‘costing sector millions’
Research says firms could increase profits by 3% by managing complaints better.
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NewsSRA considers ban on unrated indemnity insurers
Recent problems with unrated insurers force regulator to consider reforms.
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NewsChallenge to advocacy quality scheme fails
The court dismissed the judicial review, but said the claimants’ concerns were ‘entirely genuine’.
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News‘Final reminder’ on diversity survey
Those that miss the 31 January deadline have been warned they could face disciplinary action which could include fines.
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FeatureComplaints clinic: meeting clients’ needs
Make reasonable adjustments and you won’t go far wrong.
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NewsHigh street cull as 136 firms disappear
The SRA has published names of firms that did not obtain indemnity insurance.
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FeatureOnline support for compliance
Firms yet to lodge their diversity data with the SRA may want to consider online help.
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NewsSRA warns firms over diversity data compliance
Majority of firms yet to fulfil requirement to provide information on their workforce.
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NewsSRA threatens ‘robust’ action over PII
Talks also ongoing about whether to name those that failed to secure insurance.
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NewsOmbudsman suggests end to ‘no win, no fee’ offers
Report finds clients are often unclear about conditional fee agreements.
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NewsJK Rowling leak solicitor penalised by SRA
Action taken after law firm partner revealed author’s pseudonym.
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NewsFirm caught up in ‘dishonesty’ probe confident of reopening
Harrogate firm applies for sole accreditation after regulatory action against related company.
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NewsLSB extends practice rights for legal executives
CILEx members to be able to practise independently in litigation and immigration.
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NewsSRA shuts firm over dishonesty concerns
Two directors subject to action by the legal regulator.
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NewsRegulation harming innovation – LSB research
Legal Services Board reports unease with current regulatory arrangements.
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News117 firms face closure after insurance failure
SRA says it has finalised efforts to identify firms that failed to secure professional indemnity insurance.
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NewsSuper-regulator calls for ‘fastest possible’ QASA start
The Legal Services Board calls for implementation of quality assurance scheme – even though the High Court has yet to rule on its lawfulness.