by Andrew Donovan | Apr 28, 2016 | Compliance Update
Rule changes The 16th edition of the SRA Handbook went live on 1 April 2016. The most fundamental changes relate to the end of the transitional arrangements for regulating consumer credit activities and the implementation of the new consumer credit regime. The...
by Andrew Donovan | Nov 26, 2015 | Compliance Update
Rule changes The 15th edition of the SRA Handbook went live on 1 November 2015 and includes some very significant changes to the SRA rules. The amendments include the following: well over one in ten law firms will no longer need to obtain or deliver an accountant’s...
by Andrew Donovan | Nov 5, 2015 | Code of Conduct, COLP COFA
Reading new research commissioned by the SRA into professional independence I was reminded of the unfortunate time that I tried to discuss professional ethics with my estate agent. It’s not a pastime that I would recommend you try. For a start, there’s very little in...
by Andrew Donovan | Jul 29, 2015 | Compliance Update
Key rule changes The 14th edition of the SRA Handbook went live on 30 April 2015. The changes are largely administrative and will not have a material impact day-to-day for most firms. Advocates should note that the transitional arrangements under the Higher Rights of...
by Andrew Donovan | Apr 14, 2015 | Code of Conduct, COLP COFA, Litigation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed last month that it was gathering further information about complaints made by Twitter users in receipt of libel demands from lawyers acting for George Galloway MP. Letters threatening legal proceedings and requesting...
