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One quarter of firms not ready for new competence regime

Solicitors welcome ability to focus on relevant learning but only 75 per cent of organisations ready

The obligation to obtain an accountant's report

Changes to the Accounts Rules intended to cut red tape have increased the administrative burden for practices that hold little client money, warns Jennifer Martin

White knight or quixotic soldier?

Worried about access to justice, the SDT has raised its head above the parapet, but its concerns are unlikely to have any lasting effect if it doesn't broadcast them consistently, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

Consistent approach needed for suitability test

Lack of clarity over how the SRA applies its test criteria is 'part of the problem', says former Law Society president

Conveyancers and small firms hit hardest by indemnity insurance costs

SRA to consult in the new year on reducing barriers to entry and exit

Continuing competence: Between welcome flexibility and fear of red tape

Following an extensive canvassing of its readers, Solicitors Journal can reveal what firms really think about the new competence regime, and what steps they have taken to comply with it

Consumers 'confused' over cost of legal services, research finds

Forcing firms to publish price information will not help clients make informed choices, argues Law Society

Tribunal sounds warning over application of proposed suitability test

SDT reminds SRA of duty to act in public interest at times of reduced access to justice