‘Shambolic’ SRA criticised by tribunal LSG)
A case brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority against a solicitor who used a client account as a banking facility has been described as at times ‘verging on the shambolic’.
Public opinion strongly against changes to rules governing solicitors
Proposed changes to the Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) handbook that would deprive clients of a string of key protections and create confusion for people seeking legal advice are likely to […]
Call for Chancellor to ditch Stamp Duty and transfer tax from buyer to seller (PIE)
Stamp Duty should be replaced by a seller’s tax – effectively meaning that it would transfer transaction tax costs from buyer to vendor.
Law Society survey finds 20% pay gap between male and female solicitors (LF)
A gender gap in salaries continues to dog the solicitors’ profession, with men earning on average almost a fifth more than women, according to an earnings survey conducted by the […]
City lays in to SRA over handbook changes (LSG)
City lawyers have published a scathing critique of the SRA’s plans to overhaul practising rules – while a respected compliance expert claims the proposals would open the door to criminals.