News 2019
News 2019
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- Law Society Election and Justice Warning 20 November, 2019 - Law Society challenges the political parties to put the rule of law and access to justice at the heart of their plans for government
- OLC seeks new chair 6 November, 2019 - LSB recruiting a new Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) to take over from Wanda Goldwag who steps down in March.
- Fifth of law firms fail on money laundering compliance 2 November, 2019 - SRA reveals that a fifth of firms recently reviewed did not have the required firm risk assessment in place thus not complying with AML regulations.
- Legal services for those with disabilities 25 October, 2019 - SRA announces the results of new research into what solicitors can do to improve access to their services for people with mental or physical disabilities
- BSB modernises decision-making 17 October, 2019 - BSB publishes new edition of its Handbook which modernises its regulatory decision-making by introducing new Enforcement Decision Regulations
- SRA Consults on Corporate Strategy 8 October, 2019 - SRA launches new consultation on proposed Corporate Strategy 2020 – 2023 focusing on high professional standards and supporting innovation through technology
- Technology could unlock justice 19 September, 2019 - A new report launched by the Law Society of England and Wales claims that technology could unlock justice for all.
- Bar Council launches anti-bullying and harassment tool 12 September, 2019 - Bar Council to launch an anti-bullying and harassment online tool that will be available for barristers to use from this autumn.
- Scottish solicitors vote for below inflationary practising certificate fee rise 7 September, 2019 - A below inflationary rise in the cost of practising as a Scottish solicitor, has been agreed by solicitors at today’s Special General Meeting.
- Law Society envisages no-deal Brexit slowdown 10 August, 2019 - Law Society warns that Britain, which is Europe’s largest international provider of legal services, could take a £3.5bn hit from a no deal Brexit.
- SRA publishes new rule guidance 12 July, 2019 - SRA produces guidance to new Standards and Regulations due to take effect on on November 25th comprising guides and new information sub-site.
- BSB Handbook introduces new Bar transparency rules 3 July, 2019 - BSB publishes new transparency rules in a revised edition of its Handbook together with guidance to help the profession comply with the new rules.
- Women in Law Pledge 30 June, 2019 - Law Society, Bar Council and CILEx join together to launch Women in Law Pledge at the Law Society's international symposium on gender equality.
- Scottish Legal Aid Consultation 28 June, 2019 - Scottish Government publishes a consultation on legal aid reform in Scotland
- LSB announces new Chief Executive 28 May, 2019 - Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced the appointment of Matthew Hill as its new Chief Executive.
- SRA Publishes 2017/18 Review 26 May, 2019 - SRA publishes Annual Review. Covering its structure, culture and funding, and reporting on its work over the 2017/18 practising year the Review also outlines the Authority's aspirations for the year ahead.
- SSDT consults on standard of proof 22 May, 2019 - Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) consults on the standard of proof which it applies in professional misconduct cases.
- SRA review shows firms falling short on anti-money laundering 10 May, 2019 - SRA thematic review shows that a significant minority of law firms are not doing enough to prevent money laundering, with some falling seriously short.
- Lawyers Need to be Online 30 April, 2019 - Survey by MMA Digital has revealed that 83% of consumers prefer to deal with law firms online to help keep costs to a minimum
- Growth in “Irish” Solicitors 29 April, 2019 - Solicitors in England and Wales are joining the Irish roll in significant numbers with applications for practising rights at their highest level since the UK voted to leave EU.
- Increased Clarity for Scottish Solicitors 20 April, 2019 - Changes to Law Society of Scotland Practice Rules will provide Scottish solicitors with greater clarity on what is required of them in terms of interaction with the Society and anti-money laundering compliance.
- SRA Raises Transparency Concerns 7 April, 2019 - SRA review raises concerns as to how solicitors offer conveyancing services - including as regards costs and whether they are doing enough to make sure buyers understand any potential contractual obligations.
- SRA to launch new regulations in November 29 March, 2019 - SRA announces that their new regulations, claimed to give solicitors greater flexibility in how they work, will come into effect on 25 November 2019
- New Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1) form 25 March, 2019 - Conveyancers urged to use the new Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1) form developed in conjunction with the Law Society of England and Wales.
- Firms put on notice for money laundering compliance checks 21 March, 2019 - SRA to start carrying out rigorous checks on law firms to make sure they are meeting their anti-money laundering obligations.
- Scottish Solicitors Opt for Law Society Regulation 13 March, 2019 - New independent research published this month has revealed that Scottish solicitors want the Law Society of Scotland to continue to regulate them.
- Bar Council Advice on Judicial Bullying 27 February, 2019 - Bar Council produces guidance for barristers on the problem of being bullied by judges
- SDLT Payment Times Reduced 24 February, 2019 - Time limits for the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to reduce to 14 days from 1 March 2019
- Law Society concerned over the LSB’s Handbook decision 18 February, 2019 - Law Society concerned about level of scrutiny by LSB of SRA application for changes regulatory arrangements in the ‘Looking to the future’ reform proposals
- Revised Enforcement Strategy from SRA 12 February, 2019 - SRA publishes updated Enforcement Strategy explaining when and how it will take action against a law firm or solicitor.
- Law Society of Scotland launches reporting concerns line 3 February, 2019 - Concerns about Scottish lawyers involved in financial improprieties or money laundering, can now be anonymously reported to the Law Society of Scotland