Feature
27 July 2012
There are just fewer than 500 practices that have converted to LDP status since this
format of practice became possible. Their special position has not received quite the
same emphasis as the majority of more conventional law firms. Bronwen Still...
News
25 July 2012
Timescale to be finalised but Bar Standards Board commits to review after five years
News
13 July 2012
Scheme will place a further tension on an advocates duties to the client
Feature
12 July 2012
Being able to access decisions by our regulatory bodies and courts is an essential
step to understanding their approach and expectations in the new world of
outcomes focused regulation, says Susanna Heley
News
6 July 2012
Withdrawal from a case by an advocate a 'very major step'
News
5 July 2012
Society uses reserves to deal with excess IT costs
News
2 July 2012
Solicitors should exploit the potential of will banks by linking up with funeral services providers
Feature
1 July 2012
Of the two compliance officer roles that open for nominations the COLP has, understandably, attracted
the greatest attention. The main concern for the COFA will be the Accounts Rules. Jayne Willetts examines five of the most common breaches that...
Feature
26 June 2012
Insurers should look behind the veil at firms' claims records before offering policies, not after the risk has materialised, says Thomas Vesey
News
20 June 2012
LSB chief vows to remain active oversight regulator
News
20 June 2012
Oversight regulator presses on with regulation of will writing along with commitment to look into conveyancing and online legal services
Feature
18 June 2012
Susanna Heley ponders the continental system of regulation, and asks whether it’s time the UK changed its approach
Comment
28 May 2012
The LSB must act now to stamp out this unacceptable practice, or we will all suffer, says Maura McGowan QC
Feature
21 May 2012
Regulators are now required to work together, but this raises
concerns regarding the impact on client confidentiality and
legal professional privilege, says Susanna Heley
News
18 May 2012
Firms to pay minimum wage from August 2014
Comment
18 May 2012
Profession not given the time to consider the proposal and provide meaningful response, says Martin Varley
News
17 May 2012
Gadd wins support of Society of Black Lawyers for intervention challenge
