News – Page 118
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NewsSuper-regulator approves PC fee cut
Cost of practising certificate down, but LSB seeking more transparency on spending.
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NewsYouth advocacy review established
Move follows a parliamentary report recommending that all lawyers representing children should be accredited to do so.
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NewsICAEW approved to regulate probate and license ABSs
Chartered accountancy body breaks new ground in legal market liberalisation.
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NewsLiverpool PI firm falls foul of advertising standards
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers complained about ads for Hampson Hughes offering ‘upfront’ payments.
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NewsPII decision held for up to 90 days
LSB had an initial 28-day period to assess the proposals, but the organisation has now extended that deadline.
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NewsProfessions line up to oppose PII reforms
LSB warned that premium savings will be minimal and lenders will cull conveyancing panels.
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NewsRed tape cut opens way to private equity
SRA will ‘forge ahead with changes that remove restrictions and regulation that cannot be justified’.
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PC renewal dates set
This year’s practising certificate renewal exercise will take place between 1-31 October, the Solicitors Regulation Authority announced.
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Scottish regulation proposals
Solicitors in Scotland could become subject to outcomes-focused regulation in a similar way to their colleagues in England and Wales, the Law Society of Scotland has proposed.
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NewsReforms had ‘little impact’ on access to justice – LSB
The Legal Services Board publishes the findings of an investigation into the PI market during the period from 1999 to 2013.
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News‘Arrogant’ barrister has contempt finding set aside
The Court of Appeal referred Ian West to the Bar Standards Board, saying his behaviour jeopardises the efficiency of the criminal justice system.
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NewsFormer diplomat to head bar’s regulator
Sir Andrew Burns will replace Lady Deech as chairman of the Bar Standards Board on 1 January.
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NewsBuckland appointment ‘an insult to lawyers’
Questions have been raised over the appointment of the solicitor general.
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NewsNationwide warns firms tempted by lower cover
Building society indicates that it will continue to require the current £2m minimum PII cover, despite SRA plans.
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NewsCriminal bar takes QASA challenge to appeal court
Dinah Rose QC argues that the scheme will have a ‘chilling effect’ on advocacy.
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NewsICAEW edges closer to approved regulator status
Chartered accountancy body already has LSB backing to regulate ABSs.
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NewsGrayling not giving up on regulatory reform
Lord chancellor tells justice committee that ‘quick fixes’ from the profession and regulators have not been forthcoming.
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NewsCouncil approves 17% cut in PC fee
Law Society’s governing council overwhelmingly endorses plans to reduce Law Society Group budget.