All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 94
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LSB to monitor advocacy standards as QASA is finally killed off
Oversight regulator approves application to remove QASA from BSB handbook.
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NewsTop-200 law firm insurer quits market – with ‘frightening’ consequences
Libra Managers will cease to write new business from 1 October, citing ‘unsustainable’ market conditions.
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NewsSociety condemns 'deregulatory agenda based on flawed premises'
Oversight regulator urged to reject proposals to create different tiers of solicitors.
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NewsCourt warning after solicitor called by own client to give evidence
Mr Justice Fraser says it was highly unsatisfactory for national firm associate to be placed in such a position.
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NewsTransparency rules approved as firms prepare to publish prices
Legal Services Board says plans should help promote competition and improve access to justice.
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NewsSRA ignores own advice to pursue order against solicitor
Authorisation officer deemed James Zacharias able to practise without restrictions - but regulator contested it anyway.
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NewsSRA asks: when should firms report potential wrongdoing?
Regulation chief calls for ‘mature and grown-up’ relationship with law firms.
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NewsLegal consumers report satisfaction - but still won't shop around
Almost nine in 10 legal services consumers are satisfied with the outcome of their matters, watchdog reports.
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NewsDeparting solicitor admits: I was ill and should have stopped sooner
Kelly Pegg said she was unable to cope in her role as assistant solicitor and failed to keep files up to date.
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NewsComplaints about barristers on the rise
Regulator also reveals efforts to warn of McKenzie friend dangers.
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Firms on notice after record reports of links to dodgy investment schemes
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors cannot afford to be complacent about the risks they face.
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NewsSRA names new non-solicitor chair
Anna Bradley, a former chief executive of the National Consumer Council, succeeds Enid Rowlands in January.
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NewsRegulators dodging issue of workplace harassment say MPs
House of Commons women and equalities select committee also calls for tribunal changes to ensure victims are not priced out of justice.
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NewsLSB plans new rules to establish independence boundaries
Oversight regulator wants to reduce number of disgreements between representative and regulatory bodies.
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NewsSARS regime overwhelmed by low-level 'noise'
Law Commission says ‘noise’ of low-level suspicious activity reports distracts attention from serious or urgent cases.
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News'Fig leaf' SRA appeal should be dismissed in full - Leigh Day
Firm mounts fightback as the regulator appeals tribunal decision over Iraq claims.
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NewsBar regulator bows to pressure on governance shake-up
Bar Standards Board was discussing proposals to change the way it deals with third party information.
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NewsComplaints watchdog vows improvement after performance slump
In March this year, the legal ombudsman resolved 9% of cases within 90 days - its target was 60%.
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NewsLegal executives get green light to set up ABSs
CILEx members have stated their interest in operating independently of law firms.
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NewsSolicitor leaves roll after keeping client money for translation work
London lawyer sent invoices to housing clients then retained funds for her personal work.