by Yasmin Robinson | Jul 25, 2016 | News
The SRA is advising law firms – and the public – to be vigilant, with reports of bogus firms doubling since 2012. In its annual Risk Outlook report launched today (25 July), the SRA caution that bogus firms and cyber security continue...
by Yasmin Robinson | Apr 2, 2016 | News
The SRA has published the latest version of our Handbook, which includes changes to the regulation of consumer credit work. Version 16 of the Handbook – which sets out the rules and regulation for solicitors in England and Wales – marks the beginning of a...
by Yasmin Robinson | Mar 22, 2016 | News
The SRA has launched a searchable, online law firm database as a first step to improving access to information about the 10,000 plus law firms it regulates. Law firm search allows anyone wanting to use a law firm to check whether it is authorised by the SRA. The...
by Yasmin Robinson | Mar 21, 2016 | News
The SRA has issued a warning notice on potential fraud in personal injury cases, reminding the profession of its obligations. The notice has been issued following publication of a report by the Insurance Fraud Task Force in January, calling for more to be done to...
by Yasmin Robinson | Nov 2, 2015 | News
The fifteenth version of the Handbook was published on 1 November 2015, and all the changes in this version came into effect on that date. The changes are outlined in these notes: please refer to the Handbook itself for full details. Separate businesses Chapter 12 of...