All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 86
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NewsLawyers urged to crack down on money laundering before governments intervene
International Bar Association proposes what it says are stricter rules for the profession in light of the Panama papers revelations.
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NewsRegulators should 'incentivise' lawtech - consumer panel
Incentives should be part of a ‘robust regulatory framework’. Says regulator.
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NewsFailure to offer super exam in Welsh may be unlawful, SRA warned
Regulator says it is ‘actively considering’ Welsh firstin but that no decision has been taken.
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NewsCity partner charged over 'inappropriate' touching in wine bar
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to hear allegations against Julian Critchlow.
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NewsIndia slaps Big Four with legal services ban
Bar Council of Delhi approves complaint from Society of Indian Law Firms.
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NewsNo 'AML-type reporting' on sexual harassment in law firms
Reporting requirement similar to money laundering obligations could be problematic, Law Society debate on NDAs hears.
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News'Significant minority' of firms failing on anti-money laundering
SRA finds one third of reviewed firms falling short on risk assessments.
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NewsSolicitors face being prevented from correcting own mistakes
Gregory Treverton-Jones QC warns law firms will be forced to send clients to another firm following SDT ruling.
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NewsFormer trainee banned over links to police station client
SRA publishes banning notice in relation to Reading-based trainee.
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OpinionIs the fitness to practise regime fit for purpose?
Procedures could provide vehicle that is needed for regulated professionals to deal with problems before they spiral out of control.
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NewsJunior lawyers warn of super-exam ‘exploitation’
Junior Lawyers Division writes to SRA chief outlining pay concerns.
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News‘You’re my married boss, it’s so cliche’: Freshfields partner faces SDT misconduct claim
SRA alleges conduct unbecoming of a solicitor and that a male partner misused his position of power.
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OpinionLightening the load
City regulation post-Brexit means ‘same outcome, lower burden’ for FCA’s chief executive.
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NewsPersonal injury lawyers fined for referral fee ban breaches
Pair insisted they were simply operating as many other PI firms do.
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NewsCEO who raised alarm at firm's finances loses unfair dismissal claim
Peter Watson was dismissed in 2017 after making allegations - but tribunal finds this was not the reason for his removal.
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NewsSolicitor fined by tribunal after second drink-drive conviction
Tribunal opts to double the fine originally agreed between SRA and solicitor.
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City watchdog cools on 'duty of care' rule for financial services firms
The UK’s markets watchdog has gone cold on the idea of a new ‘duty of care’ safeguard for consumers that would enable fresh compensation claims in the event of future financial services scandals. Last year the Financial Conduct Authority published a discussion paper on introducing a duty or legal obligation ...
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NewsSRA defends omitting sex from 'inclusive' diversity questions
Regulator changed format in 2017 to ask about gender rather than sex.
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NewsSolicitor's strike-off overturned as judge cites 'lack of clarity' at SDT
Mr Justice Martin Spencer says the sanction against Mark Lorrell was made on a ‘wrong or false basis’.