Regulators

Articles

14 Apr 2015

The future of legal recruitment

Max Harris considers what lies in store now that the SRA is no longer a signatory to the voluntary code of good practice

8 Apr 2015

An end to silo-based legal services

Looking outside the legal box to remain competitive is not a new concept for firms; the only surprise is that the SRA is propounding the move, says Ian Muirhead

1 Apr 2015

PI claims company fined £80,000 for nuisance calls

Direct Assist enters liquidation following ICO fine

30 Mar 2015

Microsoft pulls the plug on data security

Firms risk falling foul of compliance issues if client information is not safe

24 Mar 2015

Standard of proof

A firm's appeal to the SDT against an SRA decision raises the question of the standard of proof to be used in disciplinary matters, says Susanna Heley

23 Mar 2015

BSB asks QC appointment panel to consider QASA-like scheme

Bar regulator says it is not in the public interest to exempt QCs from quality assurance

13 Mar 2015

Law school applies for ABS licence

Nottingham Trent University aims to create first 'teaching law firm'

12 Mar 2015

SRA ceases regulation of insolvency practitioners

Practice area judged not to be integral to the services provided by solicitors