Regulators

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23 Apr 2012

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

19 Apr 2012

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.

16 Apr 2012

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.

16 Apr 2012

Abolishing minimum salary 'may trigger legal challenge'

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

10 Apr 2012

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.

10 Apr 2012

LSB feels the heat as barristers call for reduced role

Regulator has 'outlived original purpose' and 'bulk of objectives' already met

5 Apr 2012

LSB rejects bid by licensed conveyancers to move into litigation and advocacy

The Legal Services Board has rejected an application by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers to regulate litigation and advocacy.

3 Apr 2012

Dennison loses appeal against striking off by High Court

Anthony Dennison, partner at Dennison Greer solicitors in Manchester, has lost his appeal against the High Court's decision to strike him off.