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SRA to step up action over non-compliance with transparency rules
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to take a “more robust approach” to enforcing its transparency rules after its latest work indicated widespread non-compliance.
Non-party condemned by recorder was victim of “unlawful judicial act”
A non-party to a property dispute, condemned in his absence by a recorder for dishonest conspiracy, was the victim of an “unlawful judicial act” which breached his human rights, the High Court has ruled.
Law Society at odds with local solicitor groups over future of SIF
SRA plans to replace the Solicitors Indemnity Fund with an in-house solution have been backed by the Law Society but opposed by the ‘Joint V’ of the major local law societies.
It puts the national body at odds with the ‘Joint V’ of major local law societies
Exeter law firm brings in client as external investor
A commercial law firm in Exeter is set for significant expansion after a local entrepreneur took a minority stake and became a director – as well as being added to its name.
Metamorph’s empire continues to crumble as two more firms are shut
Two more firms in the Metamorph Law group – including the one to which the caseloads of several others were being transferred – were shut down today.
Pupil sanctioned for passing off other people’s work as his own
A pupil barrister who passed off other people’s work as his own and lied about it to the head of his chambers’ pupillage committee has been told he cannot qualify for at least three years.
Reality TV star found fundamentally dishonest in PI claim
A reality TV star has been found fundamentally dishonest in bringing a personal injury claim that was undermined by what he put up on social media from Ibiza in the wake of his accident.
Metamorph firm linked to previous mass SRA intervention
The law firm at the heart of the mystery of what is happening at the Metamorph Law group was also involved with Kingly Solicitors, another consolidator shut down by the SRA two years ago.
Solicitor “tested ethical boundaries” by asking client for loan
A solicitor “tested the ethical standards” of the profession by seeking a loan from a client to pay school fees without advising him to seek independent advice, the SDT has found.
SRA lays out first changes to STaRs since 2019 launch
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to make the first changes to its Standards and Regulations since the rules were introduced three years ago.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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