All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 87
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NewsSolicitor suspended after asking secretaries to backdate files
SRA withdraws allegation of dishonesty and agrees suspension after solicitor opts not to return.
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NewsCall to abolish ‘lack of integrity’ disciplinary offence
Leading authorities on regulation describe the concept as confusing and unhelpful.
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FeatureTime to get your risk assessments in order
SRA report highlights shortcomings in firms’ anti-money laundering measures.
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NewsLSB backs freelance solicitors practising with no insurance cover
Law Society fumes at 'lax approach' to regulation by body supposed to provide oversight.
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NewsPC fee frozen as fewer firms than ever subject to costly shut-down
Annual fee has fallen by almost one fifth in real terms since 2015.
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NewsBar Standards Board looks for new director general
The regulator's current head, Dr Vanessa Davies, will retire at the end of the year after eight years in the job.
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NewsFirm director misled 11 clients about progress of their cases
SRA agrees rebuke and section 43 order against fee earner Simon Oldfield.
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FeatureMaking more of the digital badge
Logos are powerful icons of identity so the SRA digital badge is a missed opportunity.
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NewsSRA-backed scheme offers £50,000 for lawtech innovators
Bids invited for ideas about how to make legal advice 'more affordable and accessible'.
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NewsBarrister suspended for not holding practising certificate
Bernadette McGurk has been suspended for six months following charges of professional misconduct.
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NewsBarrister accused of deceiving court to block prosecution of paedophile
Former cabinet minister claims under parliamentary privilege that barrister ’gravely misled’ court in sexual abuse case after failing to disclose information.
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NewsTrainee solicitor banned after cocaine find while on duty
William Mawdsley was dismissed by his firm five months into his training period.
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NewsAccountancy body wins right to regulate oaths
Lord chancellor throws a bone to ICAEW after court spurns bid to regulate reserved activities.
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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.