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A digest of our previous news stories
4 February 2026
SRA intervenes into PM Law group to protect client interests
The SRA has intervened into PM Law stating it was necessary to intervene to protect the interests of clients or former clients, and the interests of beneficiaries of any trust held by the firms.
27 February 2026
Landmark Mazur appeal concludes
Submissions have been made by appellants CILEx, APIL and the Law Centres Network along with respondents the SRA, Law Society and Legal Services Board. Judgment has been reserved.
18 March 2026
AML: Firms warned against complacency ahead of FCA takeover
Risk managers bemoan lack of clarity about what new Financial Conduct Authority regime will mean for legal profession.
25 March 2026
SRA boss poised to beef up her
executive team
Solicitors Regulation Authority chief Sarah Rapson could double or even triple the size of her senior executive team as she embarks on a turnaround plan at the beleaguered regulator.
26 March 2026
Crown Court Backlog hits new record
Crown court backlog has reached a new record, according to data released today by the Ministry of Justice. The government said the latest figures show why jury trials need to be curbed as part of its reform package: the criminal bar said they prove the opposite.