Regulators

Articles

16 Apr 2019

The coming of age of anti-money laundering regulation

As the SRA makes anti-money laundering compliance one of its priority risks, Matthew Moore suggests horizontal programmes are more likely to achieve buy-in from partners and staff

12 Apr 2019

Taming technology and making an ally of regulation

Hart Brown's CEO Nigel Maud shares his enthusiasm for technology as a tool allowing lawyers to deliver expertise and focus on clients

8 Apr 2019

SDT to move to civil standard of proof

Change to civil standard in the public interest and will enhance profession's standing, tribunal says

3 Apr 2019

High Court strikes off solicitor for dishonestly overcharging

A clinical negligence solicitor has been struck off by the High Court for grossly overcharging clients.

2 Apr 2019

The great training conundrum

Solicitors Journal's first CPD survey since the new regime was introduced in November 2016 reveals a profession struggling to come to grips with a far less prescriptive system

27 Mar 2019

SRA and BSB praised for effective enforcement strategies

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has found both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB) to be effective in their enforcement strategies.

21 Mar 2019

Regulators urged to shore up NDA guidance

Professor Richard Moorhead has criticised the Law Society's guidance on the use of non-disclosure agreements describing it as “disappointing” and lacking “ethical leadership”. 

21 Mar 2019

SRA unveils contingency plans for no-deal Brexit

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed potential changes to its rules regarding non-UK solicitors in case the country leaves the EU without a deal at the end of the month.