Law Society approves SRA’s application to become licensing authority for alternative business structures.
Monthly Archives
March 2011
Clarity and Communication
Clarity of charging is essential for a solicitor and no where is the need for this more clearly shown than in the case of Minkin v Cawdery Kaye Fireman & Taylor
LSB publishes assessment of first-tier complaints-handling arrangements
LSB publishes results of review into the progress approved regulators are making in ensuring first-tier (lawyers? own) complaints-handling arrangements are fit for purpose.
Law Society of Scotland puts forward new constitution
New constitution for the Law Society of Scotland to be presented to members for approval at the next AGM
Law Society calls for separate representation evidence
Law Society calls upon solicitors to provide evidence in relation to lenders and separate representation.
SRA streamlines student enrolment
SRA launches online service making it quicker and easier for law students to enrol with their regulating body.
SRA publish ABS impact assessment
SRA publishes further draft Equality Impact Assessment intended to help them identify the equality and diversity implications of their proposals regarding alternative business structures.