Legal Services Act
LSB treads carefully as it warns over legal aid cuts
The Legal Services Board has stepped carefully into the debate over legal aid cuts by highlighting the increasing number of people handling legal problems alone.
Price transparency regime for solicitors approved
The Legal Services Board has approved new rules proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority requiring law firms to publish prices for a range of consumer and business services.
EY makes big move with Riverview Law acquisition
Big Four accountancy firm EY made a major statement about its legal ambitions today by announcing its intention to buy Riverview Law, the innovative ABS.
LSB: SMEs attracted by firms with price transparency
When small businesses believe they can trust the transparency of legal providers on fees, they are twice as likely to seek the advice of lawyers, according to the Legal Services Board.
Increasing risk of no Brexit deal for law, says Bar chief
The prospect of a ‘no deal’ for the law after Brexit – whether for practice rights or civil justice cooperation – is growing, the chairman of the Bar has warned.
LegalZoom secures “largest ever investment in law”
LegalZoom, the US-based online legal services provider that owns an ABS, has received a $500m investment – believed to be the largest ever in the legal world.
Consumer satisfaction with lawyers reaches new high
Consumers are happier with the service they receive from lawyers than any other time this decade, according to new research.
California considers leading way in US on non-lawyer owners
The State Bar of California has been urged to take the lead in the US in allowing non-lawyers to invest in and own law firms. It has agreed to set up a task force to investigate.
ABS buys third wealth firm and launches legal club
Fast-growing alternative business structure Progeny Group has acquired its third wealth management firm in little more than a year, also launched a wide-ranging legal subscription service.
Labour MPs step up opposition to Civil Liability Bill
Some 35 Labour MPs have signed an early day motion in Parliament calling on the government to withdraw its planned increase in the small claims limit for personal injury.
“Fragility” of criminal law firms threatening rights, MPs warn
Fundamental rights to legal advice and representation for people accused of crimes are at risk, the justice select committee has warned.
LSB reforms to end “different treatment” for accountants
The Legal Services Board is to impose reform that will end the “different treatment” for accountancy regulators which also oversee legal services.
MPs call for proper explanation of small claims rise
MPs on the justice select committee have called on the government to explain why it considers the proposed increase in the small claims limit to £5,000 “proportionate”.
£3m backing for lawyer’s document automation business
A legal tech business spun out of a law firm run by a former City solicitor and his technologist brother has secured £3.1m in private equity investment.
Legal Ombudsman misses targets as number of complaints rises
The Legal Ombudsman badly missed its targets over the last year following an unexpected surge in complex complaints against lawyers.
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Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
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