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MoJ’s top mandarin under fire from MPs for failing to release report on future of crime firms
Wednesday, 29 October 2014Dame Ursula Brennan, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Justice, faced angry questions from opposition MPs yesterday as to why a highly critical report on the criminal legal aid cuts had only been released last month – more than a year after it was finished.
Tags: justice select committee, legal aid, Ministry of Justice
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MoJ rejects any form of regulation for will-writing in wake of LeO call
Friday, 17 October 2014The Ministry of Justice has made it clear that it is not in favour of any form of regulation for will-writing, following calls by LeO for a voluntary ombudsman scheme. It said “other options should be explored first
Tags: Institute of Professional Willwriters, Legal Ombudsman, LeO, Ministry of Justice, will-writing
Posted in Latest news, Other lawyers, Regulation, Solicitors
“No disadvantages” in being a non-lawyer Lord Chancellor, Grayling says
Wednesday, 15 October 2014Chris Grayling, the Lord Chancellor, said this morning he could see “no disadvantages” in the post being occupied by a non-lawyer.
Tags: Chris Grayling, Ministry of Justice
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Claims management regulator “still not tough enough”
Wednesday, 3 September 2014The Claims Management Regulation Unit is “still not tough enough” in tackling the behaviour of financial services claims management companies, a leading consumer credit specialist has said.
Tags: claims management companies, Ministry of Justice, PPI
Posted in Latest news, Regulation
New LSB chief: primary legislation needed to reduce regulatory complexity
Friday, 30 May 2014Sir Michael Pitt, the new chairman of the Legal Services Board, has said that primary legislation will be needed to reduce the complexity of legal regulation and ensure it moves “at market pace”.
Tags: Legal Services Board, Ministry of Justice, Single regulator
Posted in Latest news, Legal Services Board, Regulation
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The FCA is trying to get to grips with motor finance mis-selling
The FCA will be urging the Supreme Court to move as quickly as possible in relation to a key ruling on motor finance. The regulator is taking an active approach to this important issue.
Embracing AI: The future of law firms
AI is set to fundamentally change how law firms operate, bringing about new efficiencies, enhancing strategic insights, and ultimately transforming the way legal services are delivered.
CMA guidance on unregulated legal services must be applauded but…
There is little doubt that, with a staggering 3,800 unregulated providers of such legal services, the recent CMA action and guidance was required.
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