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Book review: Cautionary tales: Lessons in ethics for lawyers

A novel approach to legal ethics may save law firms big compliance headaches, writes Iain Miller

Solicitors re-qualify in Ireland in preparation for Brexit

Figures record a six fold rise in the number of solicitors registering to practise in the Republic

LSB calls for sole independent regulator to oversee legal profession

Risk-based approach and full independence forms basis of new legislative framework to protect consumers and practitioners

Consumerism in legal services is a morally bankrupt concept

Panels promoting consumerism in legal services are living in a parallel universe, says Kerry Underwood

LSB calls for sole independent regulator to oversee legal profession

Risk-based approach and full independence forms basis of new legislative framework to protect consumers and practitioners

Changes to the definition of client money

The SRA's proposals could reduce the administrative and financial burden of maintaining a client account and obtaining an accountant's report, writes Max Masters

Blurred vision

Contrasting views from regulators and professional bodies on the legal services market shows a lack of unity at a time when consumers - and law firms - would benefit from greater clarity

SRA urges competition watchdog to help it secure independence

Regulator criticised by the Law Society over reforms to its Accounts Rules and handbook