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In depth: LSB's Mazur postscript prompts new bout of mudslinging
This story seems to go on and on! This week’s postscript to Mazur did little to engender confidence that regulators are back in lockstep after the chaos and confusion that followed last September’s bombshell judgment. On Monday, the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives responded with remarkable belligerence to what was always going to be a critical report…
New Procurement for Inquests
Before Royal Assent of the the Public Office (Accountability) Bill the LAA have opened procurement for new legal aid contracts in the Inquests category of law. This major expansion will support bereaved families through the inquest process. Providers can apply now, with contracts running to June 2028. JRS as with previous tenders can assist firms…
Duty Solicitor Rotas 1st Oct 26 - March 27
The CRM12 application deadline for adding duty solicitors to the rotas commencing 1 October 2026 is 23:59 Monday 13 July 2026. Firms do not need to submit CRM12 applications if there are no changes to be made. More
Terminating a retainer: getting it right
The SRA says it expects any solicitor or firm contemplating the termination of a client retainer to review the surrounding facts and establish on a case-by-case basis if there is a 'good reason' to terminate. This guidance will help firms avoid that dreaded missive from the SRA. More
SRA changes accountants' reporting requirements
New rules will require all law firms holding client money to submit annual accountants’ reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. More
SQM: It's time to have your say!
Holding either SQM or Lexcel is a contractual requirement for LAA providers, with SQM being the Legal Aid Agency’s own quality assurance standard. This short survey asks about your experience of the SQM, including what works well and where improvements could be made. More Keep it clean!