All Regulation and compliance articles – Page 96
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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.
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NewsFirm leaders hit with £135k costs over investment schemes probe
Colemans partners admitted misconduct following complaints from out-of-pocket investors.
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NewsSRA opens up over waivers: 1,300 granted since 2015
Most successful applications relate to requirements to file accountants’ reports.
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NewsSlater and Gordon fined £80k over Quindell file sharing
Solicitors Regulation Authority confirms record fine for an alternative business structure.
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NewsClifford Chance in the clear over RBS complaint
Regulator says it has found no evidence that suggests potential misconduct.
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NewsYour indemnity insurance reforms won't work, insurers tell the SRA
Association of British Insurers suggests changes may even be counter-productive.
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NewsBenefits of reduced PII cover 'illusory', says City group
Representative group joins chorus of opposition to SRA plans to reduce minimum indemnity insurance cover.
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NewsAsons liquidators take legal advice over SRA's £100k intervention deal
Insolvency handlers want greater access to funds that will plug creditors’ £25m black hole.