Regulators

Articles

12 Sept 2016

Consumerism in legal services is a morally bankrupt concept

Panels promoting consumerism in legal services are living in a parallel universe, says Kerry Underwood

12 Sept 2016

LSB calls for sole independent regulator to oversee legal profession

Risk-based approach and full independence forms basis of new legislative framework to protect consumers and practitioners

7 Sept 2016

Changes to the definition of client money

The SRA's proposals could reduce the administrative and financial burden of maintaining a client account and obtaining an accountant's report, writes Max Masters

2 Sept 2016

Blurred vision

Contrasting views from regulators and professional bodies on the legal services market shows a lack of unity at a time when consumers - and law firms - would benefit from greater clarity

1 Sept 2016

SRA urges competition watchdog to help it secure independence

Regulator criticised by the Law Society over reforms to its Accounts Rules and handbook

24 Aug 2016

Firms fear for future after failing to secure new PII

SRA working with Enterprise victims to find solution before the triggering of 'worthless' run-off cover

19 Aug 2016

Law Society and LSB clash over market reforms

A legacy of strong professional identities act as 'cultural barriers' to change, says super regulator

19 Aug 2016

Valuing diversity increasingly important for lawyers

UK Diversity Legal Awards enters seventh year as profession strives for greater inclusion