All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 34
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NewsSRA to cap fees on financial services claims
Regulator overrides argument that replicating the FCA's limits would stifle competition.
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NewsSolicitor at Mail sting firm suspended by the SRA
Regulator cites suspected dishonesty for intervening into solicitor of 18 years.
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NewsFailure to stamp out rogue behaviour ‘starting to look ridiculous’ - LSB chief
Outgoing Legal Services Board boss rubbishes ‘few bad apples’ claim, in outspoken plea for more 'strategic' regulation.
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NewsParalegal sanctioned for deceiving City firm over qualification
Pinsent Masons staff member pretended she was due to qualify as a solicitor for over a year.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 2 February 2024
SRA as judge, jury and executioner and time for an in-house charter: your letters to the editor.
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News'Your research on regulating legal executives is flawed,' Law Society tells SRA
Chancery Lane also warns that the Law Society's governing council will be required to vote in favour of the switch.
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NewsManager paid herself £1,450 for office tea and coffee
Employee of more than 30 years was trusted to handle firm’s expenses.
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NewsFuture of compensation fund in question as SRA begins consumer review
Bolstering or maintaining consumer protections might not be in the public interest, chief executive says.
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NewsSRA probes Post Office lawyers over ‘intimidating’ offer letters
Letters marked ‘without prejudice’ and with confidentiality clauses were sent to victims during negotiations over compensation.
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NewsEx-SSB client living in fear over £38,000 costs demand
SRA investigating as former clients of Sheffield firm receive payment notices over cavity wall claims.
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OpinionHuge fines show SRA is misusing its powers
The regulator has radically increased its powers since its creation in 2007, with no corresponding increase in accountability.
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NewsSRA remains 'interested' in regulating legal executives
Regulator admits further work needs to be done but stays silent on compensation fund assurances sought by CILEX.
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NewsSRA writes to 1,000 firms over financial sanctions risk
Solicitors thought to be targets for individuals trying to avoid UK sanctions regime.
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NewsNew solicitor who borrowed £630,000 from clients is struck off
Junior lawyer also backdated a document and took referral fees for passing clients to lender.
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NewsEnglish language requirements for foreign lawyers 'overly restrictive'
Solicitors Regulation Authority proposes no longer accepting a degree taught in English as evidence of proficiency.
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NewsSolicitor who asked client to retract complaint fined £750
Clients had contacted SRA after lawyer acted for them despite prospect of a negligence claim.
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OpinionDouble jeopardy: SRA's £14k drink-drive fine is unfair
Such draconian sanctions may even stop others from self-reporting.
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NewsSRA chiefs set to be grilled over Axiom Ince supervision
Legal Services Board says it will demand all documents relating to SRA activity in the lead-up to intervention.