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SRA Standards and Regulations features

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The Mayson Report – an update

2020-03-26T12:18:00+00:00By Marzena Lipman

Marzena Lipman summarises Stephen Mayson’s report on the regulation of legal services.

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STARs and in-house practice – the key changes

2020-03-02T16:16:00+00:00

Bronwen Still shares her tips for in-house lawyers coping with the requirements of the SRA Standards and Regulations.

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Ready for the starting line?

2019-09-04T09:24:00+01:00By Sarah Mumford

Sarah Mumford looks at how you should be starting to prepare for the SRA’s new Standards and Regulations.

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Freelance solicitors – a fact sheet

2019-06-25T11:21:00+01:00By Pearl Moses

From November 2019, freelance solicitors will be able to deliver legal services direct to the public. Pearl Moses takes a look at the key facts.

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Five things you need to know about the SRA Digital Badge

2019-06-24T13:23:00+01:00By Rachel Roche

Rachel Roche outlines five things your firm needs to know about the SRA Digital Badge.

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The new SRA standards: an update

2019-04-30T09:04:00+01:00By Marzena Lipman

Marzena Lipman gives us a quick update on the state of play with the SRA Standards and Regulations.

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SRA Handbook changes - an update

2018-12-10T09:39:00+00:00By Marzena Lipman

Marzena Lipman gives us an update on the upcoming SRA Handbook changes.

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Changing times: What's in store for 2019?

2018-11-30T15:17:00+00:00By Michelle Garlick

Michelle Garlick looks at what regulatory changes and compliance challenges we can expect in 2019.

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SRA Handbook update - what’s new?

2018-06-22T11:47:00+01:00

Last week the SRA announced a series of decisions on the outcome of its Handbook reforms. Marzena Lipman, Policy Adviser, gives an overview of the changes.

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Non-disclosure agreements - reporting requirements

2018-05-24T10:21:00+01:00By Mena Ruparel

Mena Ruparel considers the reporting requirements for solicitors in light of the Solicitors Regulation Authority warning notice.

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The SRA Handbook - a new and slimmer look

2017-10-03T12:39:00+01:00

Pearl Moses gives us a summary of the main changes proposed by the SRA in the new, slimmed down version of the SRA Handbook.

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SRA Handbook: The proposals for change

2017-07-05T08:58:00+01:00

Marzena Lipman looks at a new, less prescriptive approach to regulation.

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