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SRA consumer protection for post six-year negligence – Law Society response

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's consultation on replacing the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) with new consumer protection for post six-year negligence.

The party's over: trainee solicitor fined for drunken sexual misconduct

Iain Miller considers a real case where a trainee solicitor was fined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for drunkenly harassing colleagues at the office...

A changing ethical landscape: findings from our ethics roundtables

Law Society president Lubna Shuja shares how our professional ethics programme will support solicitors to navigate tricky ethical situations.

New SRA-run indemnity scheme puts consumers first

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals for a new post six year run-off cover (PSYROC) scheme should secure long-term consumer protection, the Law Society of...

Legal Ombudsman cannot afford to lose focus

The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) has made some strides in improving its performance, but it must not lose focus in tackling its backlog.

Office for Legal Complaints business plan and budget 2023/24 – Law Society response

Find out how we've responded to the Office for Legal Complaints' (OLC) business plan and budget for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO).

Fake news: solicitor suspended for misuse of social media

Susanna Heley considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for a series of alleged breaches, including falsifying social...

The veneer of legitimacy: professional money launderers and how they impact the legal sector

Brian Mullen, threat lead at HM Revenue and Customs, explores the impact of professional money launderers on communities and the legal sector.

SRA approach to financial penalties – Law Society response

Read our response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's detailed approach to financial penalties for solicitors, law firms and their staff.

What does the new government mean for solicitors and the law?

Following six weeks of even more political drama, new PM Rishi Sunak has taken over from Liz Truss. We highlight his potential policy priorities and...

Lack of customer due diligence identified by SRA as main cause of AML breaches

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has identified that a “small minority” of solicitors and firms aren’t yet playing their part in the fight against economic crime.

Badge of dishonour: parking illegally can get you more than a ticket

Nigel West considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in both the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) and the High Court for persistently breaking...

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