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Google BSB survey of sanctions compliance at the Commercial Bar finds good levels of compliance but room for improvement in some areas

The BSB welcomes the intention of the Bar Council to issue guidance to help ensure consistency in ensuring compliance with the sanctions regime across the profession

The establishment of a professional paralegal standards framework: CILEX to propose new chartered paralegal qualification

Chris Bones discusses the proposed chartered paralegal qualification and the changes to CILEX that will establish paralegals as a key professional group within the professional body

Legal Service Board annual report shows progress in ensuring regulation drives better legal services

The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. It describes the work completed and the LSB's impact, focused on ensuring legal services are accessible and better meet the needs of society. The report covers the second year of the LSB's Reshaping Legal Services strategy.

Rouse announces winners of Innovation Drive

Rouse has announced the winning ideas in its employee innovation competition for the IP sector

SRA proposed budget increase could impact firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said today

Unlocking the power of data: how in-house legal teams can demonstrate their worth

Emma Dickin explores how in-house legal teams can embrace technology for effective communication and collaboration

Is it time to properly embrace project management?

Jack Shepherd explores the benefits of adopting alternative project management strategies

Taking statements from multilingual witnesses

Zoe Vallance analyses changes to statements from witnesses whose first language is not English