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2 Mar 2017

Vulnerable family law clients facing debt to access legal advice

SRA report finds consumers struggle to make informed choices about solicitors

2 Mar 2017

Putting consumer protection first

The FCA's recent decision to take criminal action demonstrates its commitment to the regulation of consumer credit and to ensuring that people are working within their permissions, writes James Walton

27 Feb 2017

Lawyers must embrace wider 'professional services' approach

Developing a new business mindset and joined-up advice is essential to survival

16 Feb 2017

LSB allows more flexible approach to improve legal diversity

Encouraging diversity is not only the right thing to do, it makes business sense, says SRA

16 Feb 2017

Why and how the SQE can work

The example of the qualified lawyers transfer scheme shows it is possible to create high-quality exams catering for large numbers of prospective solicitors, writes Eileen Fry

2 Feb 2017

Phil Shiner struck off over Iraqi claims

Twenty-two counts of misconduct proved, including dishonesty and lack of integrity

1 Feb 2017

SRA receives more than 200 responses to second SQE proposals

Ongoing concerns over excessive emphasis on multiple choice assessment

31 Jan 2017

Probate solicitor who 'lost ethical compass' struck off

£96,000 costs bill for respondent who failed to engage in proceedings