Legal bill plans ‘need clarity’ (BBC News)
Legal bill plans ‘need clarity’ (BBC News)
There are unanswered questions over plans to shake-up regulation of the legal profession, lawyers warn.
Law Soc deficit rises to 8m (The Lawyer)
The Law Society s annual deficit rose again last year to nearly 8m, the recently-published accounts reveal.
Legal complaints plan concern MSP’s (West Lothian Courier)
MSPs have voiced concerns over plans to create an independent body to handle complaints against lawyers. Legislation going through Holyrood proposes setting up a Scottish Legal Complaints Commission - the majority of whose members would be non-lawyers.
German telecom law may lead to legal action (PC Advisor)
Viviane Reding, European commissioner in charge of telecom, warned Germany yesterday that she would start legal proceedings against the country if a draft German telecom law is passed.
Join the club, urges Norwich law firm (The Business EDP 24)
People living in Norfolk and Suffolk are being given the chance for priority access to professional legal advice as well as promotional offers and discounts on fees - through a new membership programme called the MJP Law Club.
Law Soc deficit rises to 8m (The Lawyer)
The Law Society s annual deficit rose again last year to nearly 8m, the recently-published accounts reveal.