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SRA under fire for making Compensation Fund cover uninsured firms

Des Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society, has attacked the SRA over its plans to make the Compensation Fund pay for claims against uninsured law firms.

Research challenges Norgrove's negative picture of social worker experts

Research by Oxford University has challenged government plans to restrict the role of independent social worker (ISW) experts in family cases.

Clarke offers concessions on legal aid

Peers to decide whether to bring back amendments this week

LSB calls for will writing to be regulated

The LSB has called today for will writing and estate administration to become reserved activities.

LeO 'must accept third-party complaints'

The LSB's consumer panel will use LeO's forthcoming review of its rules to push for it to investigate third-party complaints.

Is Nicklinson a case for the courts?

Yes, says Graeme Irvine. Lobbying for a parliamentary change is too slow and too uncertain

College of Law bought by Montagu Private Equity

£200m sale proceeds to fund legal education charity

Napier to consider cap on contingency fees

CJC working party to explore Jackson LJ's preferred Ontario model