SRA continue with ARP actions
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
THe SRA have reported on their website a number of recent hearings before the SDT concerning disciplinary allegations in respect of failure to pay Assigned Risk Pool premiums following entry into the ARP pool.
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Read MoreSolicitors need advice | entity regulation & administration
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
Solicitors whose practices are facing financial difficulty, or allegations of misconduct by members of staff should take advice on their own legal position. Recent cases before the SDT show that intervention, administration, or dealing with complaints against members of staff can bring about serious disciplinary charges where solicitors have had no dealings with the issues, and often relied upon others to guide them through the ‘murky waters’ of ‘new outcomes focused’ regulation.√جª¬ø
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Read MoreSRA push ahead with Alternative Business Structures [ABS]
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
Whilst the Bar Standards Board proposals for ABS receive a lukewarm response from practitioners, the SRA push ahead with their supervision of the new market for legal services. As reports of adverse market conditions from legal aid solicitors and barristers continue, many new forms of practice association are emerging.
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SRA focus on escrow services | SRA lawyer
Posted on June 11, 2015 by Jeremy Barnett
The SRA seem to have concentrated on various ‘hot topic’s over the last few years, including Miners Compensation, overcharging in PI cases, failure to pay ARP [Assigned Risk Pool] premiums and Litigation Funding [Axiom]. The current focus seems to be on the use of Escrow Services by firms of solicitors, when these have been used in various financial services promotions. √جª¬ø
Solicitors often find that they are aslo subject to regulation by other regulators such as the FCA in these circumstances.
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Read MoreSDT abuse decision overturned | SRA lawyer
Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jeremy Barnett
In a High Court Decision published today, the SRA were roundly criticised in the manner of the presentation of their case before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. However, the decision to stay the case was overturned by Mrs Justice Thirwall DBE, who remitted part of the case back to be heard by a new tribunal.
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Read MoreSRA playing for the headlines? | SRA Barrister
Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jeremy Barnett
A review of a number of recent SDT cases shows the SRA increasing its profile. Commentators are asking if this is the SRA preparing to make a case for separation from the Law Society.
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Read MoreNew SRA Code of Conduct goes live on 6th October 2011
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
The new SRA approach to regulation is known as OFR or outcomes focussed regulation. It has been published in time for it to apply to both traditional forms of practice and the new style Alternative Business Structures.
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Read MoreReading the Tealeaves: SRA update on Referral Fee Ban
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
The SRA have published a detailed response to the latest consultation document on the Referral Fee ban imposed by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 [LASPO] and also held a workshop on 19th November 2012. It is difficult to understand the precise approach that will be taken towards enforcement however, one or two themes do seem to be emerging from The Birmingham Cube.
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Recent SRA and SDT appeals
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
There have been a number of recently reported decisions of the Administrative Court in relation to hearings before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal and SRA internal decisions..
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Read MoreRegulation Translation | SRA lawyer
Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jeremy Barnett
The number of ABS applications have grown but the number is still less than predicted in 2012. This article looks at practical issues faced in ABS applications, which starts with an understanding or translation of the landscape.
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