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Traditional law firm model to decline by 2020, Law Society report finds

Solicitors will need to act quickly to take advantage of opportunities and keep up with competitors

The SRA's vision for the future

Michelle Garlick discusses the pros and cons of the regulator's proposals to give firms greater flexibility to run their businesses and an update from LeO

Could the SQE result in ''pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap' education?

Jackie Panter discusses the latest SRA consultation on legal training, which, if implemented, could affect every step a wannabe solicitor takes to qualification 

A series of 'unfortunate 'RTA-induced events

Richard Barr laments the poor customer service offered by insurers, especially when they are regulated by the SRA

Perceptions of misconduct

While the SRA's 'Question of trust' exercise aims to clarify what the profession and the public see as misconduct, the questions risk muddying the waters, says Susanna Heley

The new CPD scheme 'for conveyancers

Solicitors now have more freedom to assess their training needs and the flexibility to undertake training that is tailored to the work they do, explains Russell Hewitson

Record-high overseas information requests increases burden on financial sector

'Disruptive' and 'expensive' process should lead to increased diligence checks, says RPC partner

CMA to study legal services market over standards and regulatory concerns

'We would be concerned if customers are not getting a good deal,' says senior director