News 2014

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Interim CEO appointed at Legal Ombudsman 19 December, 2014 - Office for Legal Complaints appoints Ian Brack to the position of Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Legal Ombudsman.
Law Society produces property practice notes 19 December, 2014 - Law Society produces two practice notes dealing with property related matters - contaminated land and flood risk
SRA begins revocation of practising certificates 15 December, 2014 - SRA begins process of writing to solicitors who have failed to complete the process for renewal of their practising certificates or registration.
LSB consults on strategic and business plans 12 December, 2014 - The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a consultation on its draft 2015-18 strategic plan and draft 2015/16 business plan. The LSB is proposing to structure its…
Bank details scam warning 2 December, 2014 - SRA warns firms to be wary of scammers trying to trick them into disclosing bank security information over the telephone
LSB rejects PII reduction proposal 27 November, 2014 - LSB rejects SRA application to reduce minimum level of PII cover to £500,000.
IPS to begin regulating businesses in New Year 26 November, 2014 - Ilex Professional Standards, the regulator of CILEx members, expects to begin taking applications from legal businesses in the New Year
SRA – second consultation on accountants’ reports 19 November, 2014 - SRA launches second consultation looking at redefining circumstances in which accountants' reports are qualified and amendments to format of the reports.
LSB cost of regulation survey soars beyond target 12 November, 2014 - The Legal Services Board's survey into the costs of regulation has exceeded its minimum target by 600%.
Second Risk Outlook gets autumn update 6 November, 2014 - Keeping to its promise to update the Outlook twice a year, the SRA publishes Autumn update to the Risk Outlook 2014/2015
BSB’s new approach helps struggling chambers 27 October, 2014 - BSB publishes findings of pilot supervision visits - three chambers required to prepare emergency plans in the event of unexpected closure
CLC supports Probate Apprenticeships 27 October, 2014 - CLC supports consortium of probate practices and experts in its successful application to develop an apprenticeship in Probate as part of the Government’s Trailblazer 3 scheme.
LSB approve ABS licensing changes 27 October, 2014 - LSB approves measures to make it simpler for multi-disciplinary practices to be licensed as alternative business structures by the SRA.
CILEx to begin authorising conveyancing and probate practitioners 24 October, 2014 - ILEX Professional Standards to begin authorising probate and conveyancing specialists to practise independently
Ombudsman calls for government re-think on wills 24 October, 2014 - Legal Ombudsman calls on government to re-consider options for regulation of wills so that consumers have access to his scheme’s help when things go wrong
LSB announces new Chief Executive 23 October, 2014 - LSB announces appointment of Richard Moriarty as its new Chief Executive
New portal to deliver improved services for LeO 20 October, 2014 - New online portal, introduced as part of improvements to LeO's service, will enable lawyers to manage complaints in one place from the end of the month.
LSB launches cost of regulation survey 14 October, 2014 - LSB launches online survey of lawyers’ views on the costs of regulation to help identify unnecessary burdens that could be removed
LSB Chair warns of need to prepare for change 26 September, 2014 - LSB Chair says address weaknesses in the Legal Services Act, take a hard look at legal services regulation and reduce legal services costs to meet the needs of ordibary clients.
SRA publishes further training consultation 23 September, 2014 - SRA publishes further training consultation covering Welsh language amendments, formalities surrounding the QLTS and changes to the Management Course.
SRA increases anti money laundering involvement 11 September, 2014 - SRA increases efforts to help stop solicitors getting involved in money laundering and ensure continued compliance with regulations and legislation.
Law Society launches “Use a Professional. Use a Solicitor” campaign 5 September, 2014 - Law Society launches a consumer campaign aimed at persuading the public to use a solicitor for legal advice rather than going to an unregulated provider.
Legal apprenticeships 25 August, 2014 - BIS and and the Department for Education announce that the apprenticeship standards for the Trailblazers in Law initiative have been approved
SRA Forced to shelve PII reforms 21 August, 2014 - SRA forced to put on hold its plans to amend the basis for professional indemnity insurance cover following LSB intervention.
CLC issues bogus firm warning 17 August, 2014 - CLC issues bogus firm warning to conveyancers about those wishing to steal mortgage loans or advances or even client/account information
Law Society announces new chief executive 16 August, 2014 - Law Society announces appointment of Catherine Dixon to be its new chief executive replacing Des Hudson who retires at the end of this month.
CILEx announces new CEO 29 July, 2014 - CILEx announces that Mandie Lavin is to be appointed as their new Chief Executive.
BSB launches entity regulation consultation 14 July, 2014 - BSB seeks views on specific aspects of proposals for regulating entities - companies or partnerships providing advocacy, litigation, and legal services
SRA appoints new chair 26 June, 2014 - SRA announces appointment of Enid Rowlands as new chair of the SRA Board
CILEx Launch Paralegal Enquiry 19 June, 2014 - CILEx announces it is to launch an enquiry into whether paralegals can meet the market needs of the future.
BSB publishes Barristers’ Working Lives Report 19 June, 2014 - BSB publishes report Barristers' Working Lives, which reveals results from the second biennial survey of the Bar
SRA produce will writing guidance 27 May, 2014 - SRA produce will writing guidance designed to remind solicitors of their responsibilities and the Outcomes that should be achieved
Consumer Contract Regulations 20 May, 2014 - Law Society issues comprehensive practice note on consumer contract regulations
SRA publishes criminal tendering support 20 May, 2014 - SRA publishes guidance to support applicants tendering for criminal legal aid services contracts
SRA Proposes Regulatory Reform 9 May, 2014 - SRA announces plans for a wide-ranging programme of work to improve the regulation of solicitors and firms
Vigilance urged by Law Society as cyber attack costs soar 5 May, 2014 - Law Society urges law firms to be increasingly vigilant as to the threats posed by cyber attack
Joint Advocacy Group statement on QASA registration timetable 22 April, 2014 - Joint Advocacy Group issues a statement relating to QASA registration timetable each adopting a slightly different approach to the phasing of registration
SRA updates consumer credit work guidance 15 April, 2014 - SRA issued updated guidance for firms involved in consumer credit work
Most firms able to renew PII says survey 11 April, 2014 - Law Society annual PII survey reveals that despite difficulties the majority of firms were able to renew their insurance last October
New Chair for Legal Services Board 22 March, 2014 - The Lord Chancellor announces the appointment of Sir Michael Pitt as Chair of the Legal Services Board.
SRA Risk Index Updated 22 March, 2014 - SRA updates its Risk Index to provide a further improved view of all the regulatory risks it manages
Law Society warns against Land Registry privatisation 21 March, 2014 - Law Society warns that government proposals for the Land Registry could undermine the integrity of the register
Full practice rights for CILEx members 12 March, 2014 - CILEx members to be authorised to practise independently in the reserved areas of probate and conveyancing
Barrister Complaints Guidance 6 March, 2014 - SRA produces new guidance aimed at keeping clients more informed about how to raise complaints if they are not happy with their legal representation.
BIS consults on new service delivery company for Land Registry 30 January, 2014 - BIS seeks views on proposals to create a new company to take on service delivery functions from HM Land Registry.
Solicitors using social media more 28 January, 2014 - Law Society of Scotland survey reveals an ever increasing number of solicitors using social media platforms professionally
SRA causes controversy by publishing details of firms without insurance 23 January, 2014 - SRA causes controversy by wrongly alleging that some firms not continuing to practise were doing so because they were without insurance
SRA warns firms to engage over insurance position 8 January, 2014 - SRA to make sure firms with no insurance do not carry out work on live matters and that those firms who fail to co-operate will face enforcement action.