All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 2
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NewsIn depth: SRA on the ropes over alleged SLAPPs after third defeat
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is licking its wounds over three failed SLAPP prosecutions. Yet amid possible appeals and ‘eye-watering’ costs, the case for new legislation has gained momentum.
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NewsTreasury urged to rethink on tax adviser registration
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says tightly regulated members are not permitted to give tax advice.
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NewsLegal executives in limbo amid authorisation delays
CILEx Regulation says process of obtaining practising rights takes nine weeks on average - practitioners disagree.
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NewsStrike-off for failing to verify known client's ID in person
Meeting a client in person is ‘fundamental’ to certification process, Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal rules.
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NewsSolicitor banned for certifying documents online
Director of certification service claimed that documents uploaded to website counted as originals.
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NewsZahawi solicitor overturns SDT's conviction over 'without prejudice' email
Decision was ‘insufficiently analysed and reasoned, vitiated by misdirection and error of law, and unfair’, High Court rules.
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NewsGovernment seeks ‘tougher’ regulation of claims firms by SRA
Justice minister says consumers should receive clear and timely information about funding arrangements.
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NewsSolicitor who tried to involve junior in dishonesty is struck off
Legal executive reported matter to partner as she felt uncomfortable about email exchanges.
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FeatureThe legal profession needs to be wary of AI-generated fraud
Sponsored content. How technology helps law firms tell what’s real, even at a time when AI is making everything easier to spoof.
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OpinionTwo hopeful cases for the legal profession
The outcome of the cases last week, at opposite ends of our continent, bring good news.
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NewsSolicitor cleared but paralegal barred over misleading emails
Solicitor had denied authorising misleading emails about conveyancing transactions.
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NewsSolicitor cleared of telling client to fabricate defence in cricket match-fixing case
No evidence to show that criminal lawyer Shahid Ali encouraged his client, a former professional cricketer, to lie.
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NewsOutrage grows over Lammy’s ’backdoor tax raid’ on solicitors
Controversial proposals to seize client account interest ’will result in law firms failing and place an unmanageable burden on SRA’ .
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NewsFormer London coroner to face SDT over allegedly misleading conduct
Solicitor was removed from coronial office in 2023 for 'downplaying misconduct allegations'.
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NewsAxiom Ince insurers sue SRA over failure to stop £64.5m client losses
Firm went into administration in October 2023 leaving hundreds of clients out of pocket.
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NewsSRA to pay £160,000 costs after 'misconceived' pursuit of veteran solicitor
Regulator’s case ‘lacked any proper foundation in law or fact’, tribunal rules.
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NewsLaw firms could face AML double jeopardy, tribunal warns
SDT responds to plan for Financial Conduct Authority to take over regulation of anti-money laundering activity.
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NewsExisting regulation can cope with AI, says Chancery Lane
Legal sector needs clarity more than flexibility to make the most of AI, Law Society tells government.
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NewsWatchdog names CMC under investigation after failed judicial review
My Claims Group says it is pausing new customer sign-ups while it updates its procedures.
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NewsSRA responds to claim solicitor barred over suicide attempt
Regulator says people struggling with their mental health are treated with the ‘utmost care’.