All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 38
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FeatureDecisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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NewsSRA coffers are on a roll
SRA’s keeping of the roll exercise for 2023 has now concluded, with around 27,000 names removed from the list.
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NewsSRA moves in to manage affairs of closed firm
Parrott & Coales had been the last of the Metamorph group to stay trading.
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NewsHigh Court judge given formal warning over late judgment
Judicial Conduct Investigations Office warning relates to a ruling issued more than a year after intial hearing.
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NewsSRA board members get hefty pay rises
Across-the-board increases as high as 50% reflect 'reality of need to keep and attract a diverse group'.
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NewsLaw firms and banks ‘at risk’ of sanctions breaches
Legal practices finding it ‘really difficult’ to employ the right compliance staff, Law Society conference hears.
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Opinion'Gratuitous' regulation
Aspects of the Bar Standards Board’s new guidance on social media strike me as questionable.
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News'We did what we had to': SRA chief content with Axiom Ince action
SRA suspended directors weeks after Axiom Ince secured deal to buy Plexus Legal.
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NewsCashier who stole thousands from her firm is banned
Partners reported sleepless nights trying to deal with fallout from employee’s fraud.
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NewsSRA concerned solicitors abetting false asylum claims
Warning notice makes clear that solicitors must challenge clients trying to game the system.
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News'Unacceptable behaviour': ex-president severs ties with CILEX
Stephen Gowland, who is a non-executive member of the Legal Services Board and a tribunal judge, is furious that he was not updated about judicial mentoring scheme.
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Opinion'Snow White' in the style of Linklaters
When people are able to ask ChatGPT to give legal advice in the style of a particular law firm, we have big problems.
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NewsSolicitor charged by SRA over Covid vaccine letters
Regulator alleges that Yorkshire solicitor relied on professional standing and sent misleading letters.
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NewsRegulators defend 'counter-inclusive misconduct' statement
International Bar Association director tells diversity conference she has seen proliferation of charters but 'proof is in what then unfolds'.
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NewsSRA renews Capsticks contract for another three years
Two national firms appointed to advise regulator after competitive tender process.
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NewsSRA investigators worked on up to 40 cases at a time
Regulator commits to faster turnarounds as staff drafted in to reduce case handling delays.
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NewsPII research finds small firms clobbered by higher premiums
Smaller practices may be seen as higher risk and are victims of market structures.
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NewsBanned fee earner claiming SRA was 'hoodwinked' loses challenge
Law firm employee transferred husband’s funds to the wife when he acted as sole attorney.
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NewsBar chief: Only PC holders should be called 'barrister'
Nick Vineall KC suggests bar should align with solicitors' profession on using protected title.