The SRA is proposing changing the way the costs of regulation are paid for, from the current system through the practising certificate fee. The consultation closes on 16 April.

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed that alternative business structures (ABS) will be able to apply for licences in mid-2011

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a set of proposals to change employment policies which would benefit older workers, challenging discriminatory recruitment processes, and providing them with further training opportunites and flexible working options.

The Law Society has filed a Judicial Review application at the Royal Courts of Justice in an attempt to overturn new Government regulations which prevent successful defendants in criminal proceedings from recovering all their costs

The LSC is offering free online training in financial management to all legal aid firms – both civil and criminal. The Law Society strongly urges firms to take advantage of this training before submitting their contract applications

Launched by The Law Society and Aon Limited, Insurance Matters is a market intelligence bulletin on solicitors' professional indemnity insurance (PII)

The Legal Services Commission (LSC) is offering free online training in financial management to all legal aid firms – both civil and criminal

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