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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.

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.

Those keen to embrace the Legal Services Act are being let down

More effective communication from the LSB is needed to stamp out delays and uncertainty,says Susanna Heley

COLP and COFA nominations open on 31 May

SRA executive director Samantha Barrass announced today that firms would be able to nominate compliance officers from 31 May 2012, with a closing date of 31 July, during a keynote speech delivered at the Ark Group COLP and COFA Conference in London.

LeO must investigate third-party complaints, consumer panel says

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

Abolishing minimum salary 'may trigger legal challenge'

Law Society says SRA 'misguided' in launching proposals in advance of LETR

LeO could name lawyers before making decisions

Lawyers could be named and shamed even before a complaint against them has been decided under new proposals unveiled by the Legal Ombudsman.