All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 74
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NewsSolicitor who binned document after 'trivial' mistake denies dishonesty
Tribunal hears 'hard-working and dedicated' newly qualified practitioner did not make a calculated decision to mislead.
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NewsOmbudsman backs redress extension for all legal services users
Competition watchdog told that it is difficult to argue for the current differences in consumer protection.
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NewsSRA back on trail of firms flouting price transparency rules
Chief executive reveals that temporary halt on disciplinary action during the pandemic has now been lifted.
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NewsSacked SFO lawyer claims he was victim of 'conspiracy'
Former case controller Tom Martin is suing the SFO for unfair dismissal.
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NewsTransparency rules not bringing down prices, reports LSB
Super-regulator tells competition watchdog that more action is needed to help consumers.
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NewsSuper-regulator delays SQE approval decision
Additional enquiries of SRA are necessary, says Legal Services Board.
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NewsPaedophile banned for historic offences stretching 15 years
Former youth leader described as a 'mixed bag who has done much evil but also much good'.
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NewsRadical reform to Legal Services Act is off the table, MoJ indicates
Ministry of Justice is looking at extending redress for consumers of unregulated services.
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NewsFirm fined £30k after charging clients to fund its loan repayments
More than 2,000 clients were charged an extra amount in loan repayment contributions.
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NewsSolicitor avoids ban after blaming mistakes on ‘nightmare’ software
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal finds it does not need to stop Essex solicitor from practising.
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NewsCompetition watchdog returns for another look at legal sector
Transparency, quality indicators and the scope for wider reform all likely to be discussed.
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NewsInternational firm to pay £19.2k for due diligence failings
Taylor Vinters said its client account bank details had been provided to individuals without its knowledge.
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OpinionLet's end this obsession with legal bargains
There’s nothing wrong with shopping around, but those pushing the low-cost agenda are short-changing consumers.
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NewsLook north, regulator tells consumers as fees found to be 20% lower
Legal Services Board says people needing a lawyer can save by looking further afield.
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NewsLegal Ombudsman backs firm reviews - when it has the money
Pilot scheme will be developed next year to make annual reviews of firms’ complaint handling.
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NewsSRA costs slashed as tribunal fumes at hourly rates and lack of detail
Regulator sought £22,500 in ‘straightforward’ case but got less than half.
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NewsLet us cancel PII policies for non-payment, plead insurers
Trade association says insurers are being asked to take on unsustainable risk during current crisis.
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NewsSRA targets ‘real diversity’ as it searches for new board members
Solicitors who have worked in ABSs or high street firms invited to apply for roles.
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NewsBSB updates handbook for fourth time in 12 months
Practising certificates to be issued by the regulator rather than the Bar Council.
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OpinionHeads in the sandbox
Change is coming. It is better to surf and control it than to wish for a past that is not going to be resurrected.