LSB reviews independence of law watchdogs – Legal Week

Posted March 25th, 2009 in legal services, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Legal Services Board (LSB) has launched a review of regulatory independence in the profession as the oversight body moves to flesh out the framework governing the business of law.”

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Legal Week, 25th March 2009

Source: www.legalweek.com

Govt names first Legal Services Board members – Legal Week

Posted July 17th, 2008 in Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Government has appointed the first-ever members of the Legal Services Board (LSB), with Financial Services Authority general counsel Andrew Whittaker and Irwin Mitchell senior partner Michael Napier QC among those to get the nod.”

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Legal Week, 17th July 2008

Source: www.legalweek.com

Legal Services Reform Update – Ministry of Justice

Posted June 9th, 2008 in complaints, legal services, Legal Services Board, news by sally

“The Legal Services Act was given Royal Assent on 30 October 2007. The Legal Services Reform Programme was established to oversee the implementation of two of the key proposals in the Act – the establishment of the Legal Services Board and the Office for Legal Complaints.

This update sets out the latest position in the implementation timetable.”

Legal Services Reform Update (PDF)

Ministry of Justice, 9th June 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

No need to panic – he admires lawyers – The Times

Posted May 20th, 2008 in Legal Services Board, special report by sally

“Frances Gibb meets the first chairman of the new Legal Services Board who promises to get involved only when he has to …”

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The Times, 20th May 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk