The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have shared a report outlining both the opportunities and risks associated with and presented by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This report forms part of the SRA’s Risk Read More
The Law Society of England and Wales has expressed concern over the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX’s) proposals for changes to the regulation of Chartered Legal Executives. CILEX is pushing for authorised Legal Read More
An independent report has revealed that a significant number of law firms are still struggling to fully comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) transparency rules, even though a minority of legal practitioners believe these Read More
Update: From Monday 23rd October 2023, anyone using MyHMCTS to make probate applications will be able to see all related documents on their dashboard, in the documents tab. Register for MyHMCTS: online case management for legal Read More
Aspiring solicitors should be paid £23,122 outside of London and £26,068 in London for qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or during their training contract, the Law Society of England and Wales has Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced that it plans to review the enforcement and investigative tools available to legal services regulators, including the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). This could include increasing financial penalties available Read More
New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales shows that seven in 10 (72%) of firms have not purchased cyber insurance. The Law Society is encouraging members to consider purchasing cyber insurance and has Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published its latest annual reports on its operational work during 2021/22. The reports cover areas including education and training, enforcement, approval of new firms and solicitors, and the activity of Read More
HMCTS has launched its latest survey to gather feedback on how it communicates and engages with court and tribunal users including legal professionals, the advice sector, contractors and criminal justice partner. With the justice system Read More
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of a new Chairman of the Law Commission of England and Wales, according to the Ministry of Justice. The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of the Honourable Read More
The Law Society of England and Wales has set out its vision for the “important role” that the legal profession must play in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), including the implementation of standards and Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. It describes the work completed and the LSB’s impact, focused on ensuring legal services are accessible and better Read More
The Law Society recognises the difficulties the profession face in dealing with increasing delays across the court system. It is seeking to work with the National Audit office to improve the working practices of the Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) 2023-2024 business plan and budget consultation proposes a 12% budget increase, which could impact firms who are already facing inflationary pressures, the Law Society of England and Wales said this Read More
We have launched our State of Probate survey for 2023. The survey looks to take a snapshot of the current state of the probate market and examine the issues facing those working in the sector. We Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published a qualitative study on the experiences of 30 legal professionals from underrepresented groups trying to get into, feel part of, and succeed in the legal profession. While not designed Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published their decision on the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) rule change application to bring the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) under the regulator’s direct managerial control. Law Society Read More
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has appointed Richard Orpin as its new Director, Regulation & Policy. He will lead the LSB’s policy, research and regulatory teams from June 2023. Richard joins from Ofcom, where he Read More
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a consultation on its proposed Corporate Strategy for 2023–2026. Alongside publication of the overall strategy, it is also consulting on the finer detail of its business plan and budget Read More
Regulatory Updates
Wills & Probate
CILEx Regulation launches consultation on future of CILEx professionals
CILEx Regulation (CRL) has launched a consultation into how the present system of regulation can work better for consumers, the regulated community and the wider public, now that the recent investigation by the Legal Services Read More
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