All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 156
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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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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.
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NewsOmbudsman ‘concerned’ at SRA file retention plan
Legal complaints handler accepts relatively few will be affected, but says move could harm access to justice.
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News‘Substantial’ number of firms not revealing PII status - SRA
Regulator threatens legal action against firms that have not provided evidence of their professional indemnity insurance cover.
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NewsAccountants approved to enter legal sector
ICAEW to be granted power to license alternative business structures.
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NewsNew practice rights pending for legal executives
Probate and conveyancing rights recommended by Legal Services Board.
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NewsMoJ pledges claims management clampdown under LeO
Ombudsman to handle complaints about CMCs from next year.
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NewsBar chair-elect renews call to scrap LSB
Frontline regulators including the SRA should be free to ‘get on with their job’.