All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 55
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NewsPass rate hits 77% for SQE2 - but 'troubling' attainment gaps remain
More than three-quarters of candidates who sat inaugural exam are one step closer to qualifying.
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News'Historic moment': results day for first candidates to sit SQE2
Aspiring lawyers must pass two sets of assessments and complete qualifying work experience before they can be admitted to the roll.
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NewsSRA to issue guidance on ‘without prejudice’ pre-action letters
Regulator’s response to concerns praised as ‘excellent’ by former magic circle tax partner.
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NewsSexual misconduct will not be punished with fines, SRA proposes
Regulator promises 'rigorous steps' to improve the robustness of procedures under new fining powers.
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NewsPartner rebuked for telling clients they could share court Zoom link
Judge summoned solicitors after it emerged someone without permission was watching trial.
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NewsStruck-off Blacker's charity role probed by commission
Regulator will investigate former solicitor’s position as trustee of Rochdale-based armed forces charity.
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NewsSolicitor banned for telling trainee to change date on form
Tribunal rejects partner’s submission that he had been shown how to 'Tipp-Ex out' errors during his own training.
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NewsVeteran solicitor struck off for giving cash to clients in custody
Criminal defence solicitor Derek Hayward, 70, admits dishonestly passing money to four clients.
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NewsDamning Gerrard ruling sent to SRA
Mr Justice Waksman says he is ‘not sending [the ruling] in relation to Dechert as a firm’.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 5 August 2022
Legal aid, regulatory overreach, and first impressions: your letters to the editor.
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NewsNews focus: Khan disciplinary saga nears its end
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal rules that all 12 allegations against solicitor-advocate for dishonesty and failing to comply with court orders are proven. Sanction is expected today.
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News£250 goodwill payouts for SQE fiasco
SRA chief executive says lessons will be learned from the disruption on 21 July.
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NewsSRA proposes U-turn on indemnity fund
Options set out in discussion paper include 'new consumer protection arrangement' within the regulator.
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NewsNon-practising solicitors must pay to stay on the roll
SRA confirms that an annual charge will be introduced, likely to be around £40.
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NewsSoophia Khan’s strike out application refused by SDT
Tribunal dismisses high-profile solicitor’s bid to throw out 10 of 12 allegations.
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NewsKhan SDT hearing adjourned after last-minute application
Soophia Khan’s eight-day tribunal hearing was due to begin this morning.
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NewsLSB accused of 'overstepping its remit' with competence requirement
Bar Council says oversight regulator's policy for checking lawyers are competent is a 'solution in search of a problem'.
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OpinionThe ins and outs of practice at the SDT
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Law & Practice (2nd edition) | Nigel West and Susanna Heley
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NewsSRA’s £6m undertaking could save indemnity fund
Law Society and sole practitioners welcome decision to underwrite potential liabilities.