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SRA announcement on reporting

Sunday 11th May 2014

Posted By: James

SRA announcement on reporting

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced that law firms holding client funds will no longer have to submit an annual accountant’s report. Instead, each firm’s compliance officer will have to sign a declaration stating they are satisfied that client accounts are being managed according to SRA regulations.

Legal ombudsman notes rise in conveyancing complaints

Friday 9th May 2014

Posted By: James

The Legal Ombudsman says it has seen an increase in the number of complaints about poor work from lawyers around house purchases, which now comprise around 20% of its total cases.

Don't choose law as a career say 4 in 10 lawyers

Wednesday 7th May 2014

Posted By: James

Lawyers would not recommend their profession to others and would choose a different career if they could start again, according to a study published today.

Jobseekers face zero-hours contract mandate

Tuesday 6th May 2014

Posted By: James

Jobseekers face losing their benefits for three months or more if they refuse to take zero-hours contract roles, a letter from Esther McVey, an employment minister, has revealed.

Fraud trial halted after barrister boycott

Friday 2nd May 2014

Posted By: James

Fraud trial halted after barrister boycott

Judge Anthony Leonard, QC, has halted a financial fraud trial at Southwark Crown Court because defence barristers refused to represent the defendants in protest at the Government’s cuts in legal aid fees.