LSB News Archive - 2011
Here you will find the news and press releases from 2011.
| 19 December 2011 | LSB concludes scrutiny of governance arrangements | Completion of the second annual round of governance review to ensure regulatory independence |
| 15 December 2011 | Focus on regulator performance at the centre of LSB plans for future | Draft strategic and business plan published alongside regulatory performance decisions |
| 24 November 2011 | LSB receives advice on voluntary quality schemes | Report follows request made by the Board for work on quality indicators |
| 10 November 2011 | Literature reviews concerning quality in legal services | Reviews have sought to gather evidence to inform policy on measures to ensure quality in legal services |
| 12 October 2011 | Research published on the global context for legal education | Professor John Flood provides the LSB with a report on global lessons for education and training reform |
| 6 October 2011 | New regulation for new legal business models | LSB responds to the emergence of the first ABS in the legal services market |
| 28 September 2011 | OXERA research report sets out framework for analysing change in the legal services market | Findings provide detailed context for assessing change as firms and the overall market continues to develop |
| 20 September 2011 | New research published into legal services provided by ‘special bodies’ | Findings will inform our understanding of services provided and risk of consumer detriment |
| 20 September 2011 | LSB publishes new research into regulation of city firms | Findings examine the interaction between regulation and providers at the city end of the market |
| 09 September 2011 | LSB response to Government announcement on referral fees in personal injury | Board responds to announcement made to ban the payment of referral fees in PI cases |
| 05 September 2011 | Call for Evidence to assist investigation into will-writing, estate administration and probate activities | The Board has invited submissions to inform its statutory investigation into the regulation of will-writing, estate administration and probate activities |
| 17 August 2011 | LSB to make recommendation on ABS appeal arrangements | Recommendation to Lord Chancellor for Order under S.80 of Legal Services Act |
| 12 August 2011 | Alternative Business Structures (ABS) research report published | Report sets out thinking on the likely impact of ABS on the legal services market |
| 28 July 2011 | Modernising the scope of legal services regulation | LSB proposes new public and consumer interest tests for regulation in a diverse market |
| 26 July 2011 | Transparency "The cornerstone of a more diverse legal profession" | LSB to require regular surveys and publication by firm and regulators |
| 21 July 2011 | Elisabeth Davies is appointed Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel | Board announces the appointment of the interim Chair following the resignation of Baroness Dianne Hayter |
| 18 July 2011 | Board welcomes Common Best Practice Code for High-Quality Internships | LSB offers support for Code launched by the Gateways to the Professions Collaborative Forum |
| 14 July 2011 | LSB announces first statutory investigation into will-writing | Board welcomes the advice of the Legal Services Consumer Panel on the regulation of will-writing |
| 29 June 2011 | Transitional plans for Consumer Panel Chair announced as LSB welcomes Annual Report | LSB announces resignation of Baroness Dianne Hayter |
| 27 June 2011 | LSB publishes details of its research programme for 2011/12 | Board has provided a synopsis of research priorities as well as more details of its approach to commissioning |
| 24 June 2011 | LSB welcomes the first legal services ‘consumer health-check’ | The Board has recognised the force of findings on consumer empowerment presented in the Legal Services Consumer Panel’s new report |
| 22 June 2011 | LSB publishes independent report examining the smaller approved regulators | The Legal Services Board is today publishing the results of an independent investigation into the operations of smaller legal services regulators. |
| 21 June 2011 | LSB publishes aptitude testing research | Report examines the appropriateness and effectiveness of aptitude testing in the legal services workforce |
| 16 June 2011 | LSB recommends designation of SRA as a Licensing Authority | The recommendation to the Lord Chancellor follows an application by the SRA for designation as a body able to license Alternative Business Structures (ABS) |
| 13 June 2011 | LSB Annual Report and Accounts 2010/11 | LSB publishes annual report for 2010/11 |
| 09 June 2011 | New research highlights challenges facing disaffected legal customers | Findings set out challenge for regulators and lawyers in improving complaints handling |
| 03 June 2011 | Legal Services Board reappointments | Announcement made regarding composition of the Board following end of first term |
| 01 June 2011 | Amendment to proposals for Licensing Authority applications | Opportunity to comment on proposals following a drafting amendment |
| 27 May 2011 | Regulation of referral fees for legal services | Launch of decision paper marks conclusion of review into the operation of referral fees in the legal services sector. |
| 26 May 2011 | LSB makes request for further advice on quality schemes | The Legal Services Consumer Panel has been asked to provide further advice on voluntary quality schemes |
| 12 May 2011 | LSB sets out approach to safeguarding quality in the provision of legal services | Plans form response to the advice of the Consumer Panel on quality |
| 11 May 2011 | LSB to make a recommendation for Order under S.80 of Legal Services Act | New recommendation about appeals against decisions of the CLC acting as a Licensing Authority |
| 11 May 2011 | LSB to make a recommendation for Section 69 Order | New recommendation to provide powers for the SRA and CLC to carry out their roles more effectively and efficiently |
| 10 May 2011 | LSB recommends designation of the CLC as a Licensing Authority | The recommendation to the Lord Chancellor follows an application by the CLC for designation as a body able to license Alternative Business Structures (ABS) |
| 10 May 2011 | LSB welcomes progress on education and training review | The Board has commented on the appointment of co-chairs and wider progress on the review led by the frontline regulators |
| 05 May 2011 | LSB consults on appeal arrangements for SRA as a licensing authority | Consultation on a draft recommendation and order to be made under s.80 of the Legal Services Act 2007, should SRA be designated as a licensing authority |
| 03 May 2011 | LSB consults on process for reviewing decisions about licensing applications | New consultation focuses on Schedule 12 rules as part of ABS regime |
| 27 April 2011 | Outcomes of LSB Legal Advisors Panel Review | LSB reviews and extends the legal services advice contract |
| 26 April 2011 | LSB sets out approach to overseeing regulation | Board launches discussion paper detailing how it intends to approach ensuring standards |
| 21 April 2011 | LSB publishes literature review of legal needs | The LSB has conducted a literature review of existing research into the legal services needs of different groups of consumers. |
| 18 April 2011 | Chief Executive writes to ARs on Schedule 5 | Correspondence invites views on making recommendations to the Lord Chancellor around ending the transitional period |
| 15 April 2011 | LSB Business Plan 2011/12 published today | The Board is today publishing its 2011/12 Business Plan, alongside a framework for evaluating the delivery of legal service reforms |
| 14 April 2011 | Address to Socio-Legal Studies Association (SLSA) | Presentation made on the future landscape of reserved and unreserved legal activities |
| 14 April 2011 | LSB publishes draft Section 69 Order | Draft Order published for consultation |
| 1 April 2011 | LSB assumes an oversight role in the regulation of immigration advice and services | Commencement of Schedule 18 of the Legal Services Act 2007 sees the LSB take on regulatory oversight for immigration advice and services provided by lawyers authorised by Approved Regulators. |
| 30 March 2011 | David Edmonds reappointed as Chairman of Legal Services Board | The Lord Chancellor reappoints David Edmonds as LSB Chairman |
| 24 March 2011 | Statement concerning ABS decision made at Law Society Council | The Board has made a statement concerning the decision, made by the March 2011 meeting of the Council, to allow the SRA to apply for Licensing Authority status. |
| 23 March 2011 | LSB approves CLC rule changes | LSB approve the regulatory arrangements relating to the Adjudication Panel Rules of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers |
| 17 March 2011 | Research package released concerning scope of regulation and desired consumer outcomes | Economic rationale for regulation and consumer expectations published by the LSB, alongside analytical commentary by academics and stakeholders |
| 16 March 2011 | Report released into delivery of Quality Assurance for Advocates programme | Human Assets report, released by the LSB, provides new thinking for the Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) in shaping the scheme |
| 01 March 2011 | LSB Chairman writes to BSB Chair on complaints processes | Correspondence published between David Edmonds and Baroness Deech concerning duties to publicise complaints routes. |
| 01 March 2011 | LSB publishes assessment of first-tier complaints-handling arrangements | The LSB has published the results of its review into progress approved regulators are making in ensuring first-tier (lawyers’ own) complaints-handling arrangements are fit for purpose. |
| 01 March 2011 | Proposed rules on ABS maximum financial penalty released | The LSB has written to the Lord Chancellor to propose the top level of financial penalty that may be imposed on an ABS by its Licensing Authority. |
| 24 February 2011 | LSB welcomes OFT will-writing initiative | Chief Executive writes in support of OFT contribution to tackling consumer detriment in will-writing |
| 15 February 2011 | LSB announces new Board Member | Edward Nally will be the new appointment to the LSB as a Member of the Board |
| 15 February 2011 | LSB announces new Board Member | Edward Nally will be the new appointment to the LSB as a Member of the Board |