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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a ‘one stop shop’ webpage of resources to help law firms prepare for the introduction of its Standards and Regulations on 25 November.

A major report into legal services regulation has suggested widening the scope of the Legal Ombudsman and reconsidering reserved legal activities.

The standard of proof used for professional misconduct proceedings for solicitors has officially changed to ‘balance of probabilities’—the civil standard.

Barristers who break professional rules will have their misdeeds publicly available for less time, under new rules.

John Gould discusses what role professional regulation should play in tackling bullying & sexual harassment in the legal profession

Solicitors have adapted well to the regulatory requirements known as ‘Continuing Competence’ introduced in 2016, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) says.

Amanda Hamilton & Jane Robson explain why self-regulation for paralegals promotes access to justice & benefits the sector as a whole

None of us should be surprised by the recurring threat of outside competition, says Roderick Ramage

Solicitors will pay £30 less and firms will pay £530 less towards the Compensation Fund next year

Standing out from the crowd with a different approach to regulation is paying dividends, says CLC chief executive Sheila Kumar

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Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Regulatory

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa