by Yasmin Robinson | Jun 1, 2015 | News
Cybercrime issues affecting solicitor firms are increasing the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has revealed. More and more reports are being received of firms either being contacted by con artists or falling victim to fraudulent activity, with potentially... 
by Yasmin Robinson | May 27, 2015 | News
Law firms should ensure they have an exit strategy to close down their businesses in line with proper procedures, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has advised after a series of related Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) hearings. The Tribunal fined five... 
by Yasmin Robinson | May 13, 2015 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has widened its definition of a ‘small firm’ by doubling the annual turnover limit from £200,000 to £400,000. The limit of four on the number of ‘managers’ (partners, members or directors) is not changing. The move increases... 
by Yasmin Robinson | May 4, 2015 | News
The SRA has confirmed that following feedback after last year’s diversity data collection exercise, this year firms will not have to update their organisation diversity data on mySRA but use an easier reporting method instead. The SRA said it will contact... 
by Yasmin Robinson | Apr 30, 2015 | News
The fourteenth version of the Handbook was published on 30 April 2015. The changes contained in Version 14 came into effect on 30 April 2015 and are summarised in these release notes. The notes give a brief update only and you will need to refer to the Handbook itself...
