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LSB welcomes fee-charging McKenzie Friends

Super regulator warns, however, that McKenzie Friends may be 'misleadingly perceived' as a regulated professional

£13m shortfall results in a combined 70 years' of director disqualifications

Solicitors who caused 'significant harm to the profession' investigated by the Insolvency Service and SRA

'Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor' campaign launched to promote profession

Law Society president says DIY services can be more of a hindrance than a help

Modern Slavery Bill 'lacks clarity and will prevent effective law enforcement'

Law Society warns traffickers will avoid prosecution through 'double criminality' requirement

Law Society predicts boost in legal services

Real turnover expected to exceed pre-recessional levels in 2015

News in brief: week beginning 25 August 2014

All hail the chief, 'open justice' in court and 'go compare' your lawyer

Practising fee levels approved for 2014/15

Charges reduce as regulator considers fundamental review of the fees structure

Law Society granted consultative status at the UN

Responsibilities include collaborating on human rights and the rule of law