All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 36
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NewsOsborne Clarke first to face SLAPP referral to tribunal
International firm says it disagrees with the basis and reasoning for the referral by the SRA.
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NewsEmployee forged signature after feeling ‘pressured’ by client
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
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NewsSolicitor fined over late payment of invoice
Solicitors Regulation Authority said the lawyer had shown ‘little [or] no insight into his conduct’.
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NewsSpecialist regulator raises red flag over SRA takeover plan
CILEx Regulation raises concerns over scope, cost and continuing professional development in consultation response.
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NewsChalk: ‘growing case’ for review of Legal Services Act
Lord chancellor responds to concerns raised by House of Commons Justice Select Committee.
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NewsMemory lane
Regulation reform rejected and a conveyancing monopoly: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsTwo SLAPP cases bound for SDT
SRA chief executive tells peers that, of 71 investigations into alleged strategic litigation against public participation, 48 ‘remain live’.
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NewsIn depth: SFO chief on his vision for the enforcement body
After unveiling the SFO’s five-year strategy, director Nick Ephgrave spoke to the Gazette about how the agency intends to harness technology to improve disclosure. He also wants the agency to be ‘career-enhancing’ for its lawyers.
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NewsSRA warns of ‘improper practices’ in mass claims sector
Warning notice and guidance follows discussions with financial services regulators.
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NewsIndependent BSB? That's for us to decide, Bar Council tells MPs
Justice committee raised suggestion of formal separation of representative and regulatory arms of the bar in a letter to the lord chancellor.
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News‘Public access barrister’ practised while suspended
Bar Standards Board says disbarment shows ‘seriousness of misconduct as well as repeated nature of failures to comply with regulatory obligations’.
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NewsSRA fines sole practitioner £5,000 over accounts failings
Solicitors Regulation Authority says the 'recurring issues…over a significant period of time' had the 'potential to cause harm to the firm’s clients'.
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NewsOversight regulator promises ‘pro-innovation’ approach to AI
'We are applying an AI lens across the breadth of our work', Legal Services Board tells ministers.
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NewsCompetition watchdog unveils guidance for unregulated legal providers
Competition and Markets Authority says businesses providing will-writing and online divorce should not make misleading comparisons with solicitors.
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OpinionBar watchdog in the red
Bar Standards Board accepts performance review findings and vows to raise its game.
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NewsSRA seeks to protect client anonymity at SDT
There is a public interest in maintaining legal professional privilege at the expense of open justice, counsel for regulator tells the High Court.
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NewsSQE results fiasco: £250 'goodwill payment' on its way
Regulator says payment not in lieu of compensation and candidates will be reimbursed for losses incurred.
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NewsSRA opts against fining solicitor for drink-drive conviction
Elements of case had similar features to one which resulted in a £14,000 fine.
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NewsSRA appeals over costs of failed prosecution
Solicitors Regulation Authority, appealing against £74,950 costs order by Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, claim 20% of costs were not validly claimed.
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).