Where there’s a will, the web can be the way – The Guardian
“Developments in the online legal services market provide lucrative opportunities for lawyers willing to break down barriers.”
The Guardian, 19th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: legal services
LSB to make a recommendation for Order under S.80 of Legal Services Act – Legal Services Board
“The LSB has today (17 August) published its decision document and the Order that it will recommend to the Lord Chancellor should be made under section 80 of the Legal Services Act 2007 about the appeal mechanism for decisions of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) if it is designated as a Licensing Authority. This follows the consultation Alternative business structures: appeal arrangements which ran from 5 May 2011 to 2 June 2011 and our decision to recommend to the Lord Chancellor that the SRA should be designated as a Licensing Authority.”
Legal Services Board, 17th August 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Alternative Business Structures (ABS) research report published – Legal Services Board
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has today published its latest thinking on the impact of Alternative Business Structures (ABS) on the legal services market. The document, informed by engagement with regulators, existing providers and potential new entrants, brings together evidence and current thinking on how the market may develop following the emergence of the first ABS from 6 October 2011.”
Legal Services Board, 12th August 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Is anyone listening? – the new legal complaints process is unclear – Legal Week
“The legal complaints process, in as far as it applies to large corporate clients, has always been a thorny issue, as top City law firms have long asserted that their clients are intelligent buyers of legal services with little need for pointers when it comes complaining.”
Legal Week, 4th August 2011
Source: www.legalweek.com
The Lord Mayor’s dinner for HM Judges – Speech by The Lord Judge
“The Lord Mayor’s dinner for HM Judges, Speech by The Lord Judge, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, 15/07/2011.”
Judiciary of England and wales, 15th July 2011
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Thousands ‘ripped off’ by unregulated will-writers – BBC News
“Thousands of people are being ripped off by companies providing unregulated services such as will writing, claims the first Legal Ombudsman.”
BBC News, 18th July 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
LSC publishes plan for interim family contracts – Law Society’s Gazette
“The Legal Services Commission has published a plan for the tender process for new interim family contracts to start in February 2012.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 8th July 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Are insurance referral fees a racket? – BBC News
“Amid the recent publicity about legal referral fees relating to car insurance claims, there has been more heat than light.”
BBC News, 6th July 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog highlights ‘imbalance of power’ between consumers and lawyers – Law Society’s Gazette
“Consumers have benefited from the first four years of the Legal Services Act, but there remains an ‘imbalance of power’ which acts to their detriment in dealing with lawyers.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 24th June 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
LSB publishes independent report examining the smaller approved regulators – Legal Services Board
“The Legal Services Board (LSB) is today publishing the results of an independent investigation into the operations of smaller legal services regulators.”
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Legal Services Board, 22nd June 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
Legal aid faces threat of further cuts following rape backlash – Law Society’s Gazette
“The government is considering fresh legal aid cuts, the Gazette has learned, because Kenneth Clarke’s politically maladroit remarks about rape sentencing have jeopardised its bid to save money by cutting the prison population.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 27th May 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Regulation of referral fees for legal services – Legal Services Board
“Launch of decision paper marks conclusion of review into the operation of referral fees in the legal services sector.”
Legal Services Board, 27th May 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
UK cements position as ‘centre of legal excellence’ – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke and Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green today.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ministry of Justice Releases New Action Plan to Promote Legal Services Sector – The Bar Council
“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has voiced its support for the Ministry of Justice’s new Action Plan to promote the UK’s legal services sector. The plan has been jointly published by the MoJ and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), and sets out how the Government, along with key partners, will seek to strengthen the country’s reputation in commercial arbitration, mediation and court services.”
The Bar Council, 16th May 2011
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
UK cements position as ‘centre of legal excellence’ – Ministry of Justice
“Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke and Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green today.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2011
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
LSB sets out approach to safeguarding quality in the provision of legal services – Legal Services Board
“Plans form response to the advice of the Consumer Panel on quality.”
Legal Services Board, 12th May 2011
Source: www.legalservicesboard.org.uk
