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Law Society responds to independent review of legal services regulation
We have responded to Stephen Mayson’s interim report, expressing our concerns that the proposals would lead to a less coherent alternative to the existing regime
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What you need to know about AMLD5
The EU’s 5th Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5) came into force on 10 January 2020. The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG), which includes the Law Society and all the legal sector supervisors named in the anti-money laundering regulations, has published a summary of changes brought in by AMLD5
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Government reviewing IR35 changes
In April, changes are due to come into force relating to the payment of contractors and other off-payroll workers. On 7 January 2020, the government announced that it will be reviewing the process for the implementation of the changes
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SRA drops plans to lower PII
News that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to drop proposals to lower the levels of professional indemnity insurance (PII) has been welcomed by the Law Society.
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Law Society releases practice notes on SRA Standards and Regulations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Standards and Regulations are effective from 25 November 2019.
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Changes to your website, magazine and e-newsletters
This summer, we are making changes to the Law Management Section magazine, website and e-newsletters
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Learning and career development: share your views
Tell us what you think of our proposals for a new learning and career development member offer – by taking part in a virtual focus group on Thursday 25 April.
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SDT announces planned change to standard of proof
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has announced that it will apply to adopt the civil standard of proof when it hears cases brought by the regulator
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SRA delays launch of new regulatory regime to November
The new regulatory regime, replacing the SRA Handbook with new SRA Standards and Regulations, will now come into force on 25 November 2019
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Excellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines
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LeO rolls out new approach to complaints
The Legal Ombudsman has released new guidance setting out its approach when deciding what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in a case when determining complaints.
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