http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk Press Releases from the Legal Services Board en-gb info@legalserviceboard.org.uk http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/assets/global/logo.gif http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk 98 98 (31 January 2012) - The Legal Services Board (LSB) is today announcing two new members of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2012/pdf/20120131_olc_new_member_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2012/pdf/20120131_olc_new_member_final.pdf31012012 (23 January 2012) - LSB issues warning notice to Bar Standards Board http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/23_january_2012.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/23_january_2012.htm23012012 (12 January 2012) - Business Compact is a key part of Deputy Prime Minister’s Social Mobility Strategy http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/12_january_2012.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/12_january_2012.htm12012012 (10 January 2012) - Ministers have announced details of how stakeholders can contribute to the triennial review process http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/10_january_2012.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2012/10_january_2012.htm10012012 (19 December 2011) - Completion of the second annual round of governance review to ensure regulatory independence http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_12_19_igr_announcement_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_12_19_igr_announcement_final.pdf191211 (28 November 2011) - The Legal Services Board jointly with the Ministry of Justice and The Law Society intends to commission research to understand more about ‘high street’ law firms. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/Research/tender_invites/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/Research/tender_invites/index.htm281111 (24 November 2011) - Report follows request made by the Board for work on quality indicators http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/241111.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/241111.htm241111 (10 November 2011) - Reviews have sought to gather evidence to inform policy on measures to ensure quality in legal services http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/101111.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/101111.htm101111 (28 September 2011) - Findings provide detailed context for assessing change as firms and the overall market continues to develop http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/280911.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/280911.htm280911 (20 September 2011) - Findings will inform our understanding of services provided and risk of consumer detriment http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/200911a.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/200911a.htm200911 (20 September 2011) - Findings examine the interaction between regulation and providers at the city end of the market http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/200911b.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/200911b.htm200911 (15 September 2011) - Chris Kenny makes remarks on the LSB’s current thinking on ensuring regulatory standards and addressing changes in the market. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/speeches_presentations/2011/2011_08_20_chris_to_westminster_forum_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/speeches_presentations/2011/2011_08_20_chris_to_westminster_forum_final.pdf150911 (09 September 2011) - Board responds to announcement made to ban the payment of referral fees in PI cases http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/090911.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/090911.htm090911 (05 September 2011) - The Board has invited submissions to inform its statutory investigation into the regulation of will-writing, estate administration and probate activities http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/050911.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/050911.htm050911 (28 July 2011) - proposes new public and consumer interest tests for regulation in a diverse market http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/20110724_scope_of_regulation_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/20110724_scope_of_regulation_final.pdf280711 (26 July 2011) - LSB to require regular surveys and publication by firm and regulators http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_07_25_diversity_decisions_press_release_pre_release.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_07_25_diversity_decisions_press_release_pre_release.pdf260711 (21 July 2011) - Board announces the appointment of the interim Chair following the resignation of Baroness Dianne Hayter http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_07_21_consumer_panel_chair_elisabeth_davies_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2011/pdf/2011_07_21_consumer_panel_chair_elisabeth_davies_final.pdf210711 (18 July 2011) - LSB supports code for best practice for internships http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_07_18_internships.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_07_18_internships.pdf180711 (14 July 2011) - Board welcomes the advice of the Legal Services Consumer Panel on the regulation of will-writing http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_07_12_will_writing_investigation_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_07_12_will_writing_investigation_final.pdf140711 (29 June 2011) - (29 June 2011) - LSB announces resignation of Baroness Dianne Hayter http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm290611 (27 June 2011) - The Board has provided a synopsis of research priorities as well as more details of its approach to commissioning http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm270611 (22 June 2011) - The Legal Services Board is today publishing the results of an independent investigation into the operations of smaller legal services regulators. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm220611 (21 June 2011) Report examines the appropriateness and effectiveness of aptitude testing in the legal services workforce http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm210611 (16 June 2011) The recommendation to the Lord Chancellor follows an application by the SRA for designation as a body able to license Alternative Business Structures (ABS) http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm (13 June 2011) LSB publishes annual report for 2010/11 http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_06_13_annual_report.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/2011_06_13_annual_report.pdf130611 (09 June 2011) Findings set out challenge for regulators and lawyers in improving complaints handling http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/20110606_complaints_research_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/pdf/20110606_complaints_research_final.pdf090611 (03 June 2011) - Announcement made regarding composition of the Board following end of first term http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm030611 (27 May 2011) - Launch of decision paper marks conclusion of review into the operation of referral fees in the legal services sector. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/closed/pdf/20110527_referral_fees_decision_press_release_final4.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/closed/pdf/20110527_referral_fees_decision_press_release_final4.pdf260511 (26 May 2011) - The Legal Services Consumer Panel has been asked to provide further advice on voluntary quality schemes http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm260511 (11 May 2011) - New recommendation about appeals against decisions of the CLC acting as a Licensing Authority http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm110511 (11 May 2011) - New recommendation to provide powers for the SRA and CLC to carry out their roles more effectively and efficiently http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm11-0511 (10 May 2011) - The recommendation to the Lord Chancellor follows an application by the CLC for designation as a body able to license Alternative Business Structures (ABS) http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm100511 (10 May 2011) The Board has commented on the appointment of co-chairs and wider progress on the review led by the frontline regulators http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm10-0511 (05 May 2011) 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 http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm050511 (03 May) New consultation focuses on Schedule 12 rules as part of ABS regime http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm030511 (27 April) LSB reviews and extends the legal services advice contract http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm270411 (26 April) LSB sets out approach to overseeing regulation http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm260411 (21 April) LSB publishes literature review of legal needs http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm210411 (15 April) LSB Business Plan 2011/12 published http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm150411 (14 April) Draft Order published for consultation http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm140411 (01 April) 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 http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm010411 (30 March) The Lord Chancellor reappoints David Edmonds as LSB Chairman. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm300311 (24 March 2011)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. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/240311.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/240311.htm240311 (23 March 2011)LSB approve the regulatory arrangements relating to the Adjudication Panel Rules of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/230311.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/230311.htm230311 (17 March 2011) Economic rationale for regulation and consumer expectations published by the LSB, alongside analytical commentary by academics and stakeholders http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/17032011.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2011/17032011.htm17032011 (15 December 2010) New measures proposed for collecting and publishing diversity data on the legal workforce http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm15122010 8 December 2010 - LSB seeks volunteer solicitors to assist in will-writing research http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm09122010 8 December 2010 - LSB publishes draft 2011/12 Business Plan http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm081220102 ((06 December 2010) Consultation paper is launched on rules concerning the notification of changes to the holding of interests in, registers of, and ownership of licensed bodies. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm06122010 (06 December 2010) Decision paper on the LSB’s use of powers afforded to it by virtue of Section 69 of the Legal Services Act 2007. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/index.htm06122010 (29 November 10) LSB publishes consultation on Rules for applications for Qualifying Regulator status http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/2010/pdf/20101129_consultation_rules_for_qr_applications_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/2010/pdf/20101129_consultation_rules_for_qr_applications_final.pdf29112010 (06 October 10) LSB welcomes launch of the Legal Ombudsman http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm06102010 (29 September 10) LSB makes proposals on regulation of referral fees http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm29092010 (27 September 10) The LSB has launched a consultation document relating to section 69 of the Legal Services Act 2007, which allows for the modification of legislation by way of an Order laid by the Lord Chancellor http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/27092010.htm news_publications/latest_news/2010/27092010.htm27092010 (20 September 10) Legal Services Board Non Lay Member vacancy http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/about_us/work_for_us/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/about_us/work_for_us/index.htm20092010 (20 September 2010) LSB consults on proposals to explicitly apply its process to approve rule changes and its compliance and enforcement policy to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/20092010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/20092010.htm200910 (03 September 2010) On 29 July 2010 the LSB held a workshop aimed to emphasise the role of complaints and data collection in regulation and to facilitate a continued dialogue between stakeholders to identify and coordinate some of the key data sources available to Approved Regulators. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/03092010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/03092010.htm030910 (24 August 2010) Applications received from Institute of Legal Executives to extend their reserved legal activities http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/24082010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/24082010.htm240810 (23 August 2010) The LSB is consulting on proposals to establish the appeals mechanism on decisions of Licensing Authorities under the ABS framework http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/23082010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/23082010.htm230810 (10 August 2010) New consultation paper launched on Quality Assurance for Advocates scheme http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/10082010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/10082010.htm100810 (06 August 2010) Workshop on consumers experience of will-writing services http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/events/will_writing_workshop.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/events/will_writing_workshop.htm060810 (04 August 2010) Chief Executive writes to all Approved Regulators to request information on their approach to the management of regulatory risk http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/04082010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/04082010.htm040810 (02 August 2010) LSB approves SRA arrangements for 2010 Professional Indemnity Insurance http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/02082010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/02082010.htm020810 (20 July 2010) Consumer Panel advice requested on quality http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/20072010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/20072010.htm200710 (19 July 2010) SRA application for approval of changes relating to the new fee structure is granted http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/19072010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/19072010.htm190710 (15 July 2010) LSB examines scope of Regulatory Objectives http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/index.htm150710 (08 July 2010) LSB has today published a consultation on proposals for the levy on Approved Regulators to recoup the ongoing running costs for the LSB and Legal Ombudsman http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/080710.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/080710.htm080710 (28 June 2010) LSB makes public its research priorities http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/research/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/research/index.htm280610 (14 June 2010) The future of the legal services sector http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/pdf/14_june_conference_papers.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/pdf/14_june_conference_papers.pdf140610 (11 June 2010) Following the first raft of applications, the LSB has completed a review of its process for approving changes to the regulatory arrangements of Approved Regulators. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/110610.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/110610.htm110610 (9 June 2010) Full text of the Chairman's remarks to Council at The Law Society made on 8 June 2010 http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/speeches_presentations/2010/2010_06_08_Law_Society_Council.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/speeches_presentations/2010/2010_06_08_Law_Society_Council.pdf090610 (01 June 2010) The LSB invites colleagues to attend a conference bringing together academics and commentators to discuss the impact of the reform programme in the sector to date, as well as next steps for changes in the delivery of legal services in England and Wales. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/invite_june_14.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/invite_june_14.pdf010610 (26 May 2010) These new requirements aim to ensure that consumers understand both their right to complain should a lawyer provide an unsatisfactory service, and if not resolved by the provider, their right to escalate the complaint to the new Legal Ombudsman. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/index.htm260510 (26 May 2010) The Legal Services Board has formally received the Legal Services Consumer Panel, chaired by Dianne Hayter, on referral fees and arrangements. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/260510.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/260510.htm260510 (25 May 2010) This sets out how the LSB embeds equality and diversity in its day-to-day working, through functions, activities and policies, and through the recruitment of staff. This is to ensure that, in the areas for which we have a responsibility, we act as a model of good practice in bringing about fairness, equality and diversity http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/closed/pdf/lsbequalityscheme201011_240510.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/what_we_do/consultations/closed/pdf/lsbequalityscheme201011_240510.pdf250510 (21 May 2010) Mae’r LSB wedi datblygu’r Cynllun Iaith Gymraeg a atodir yn unol ag egwyddorion Deddf yr Iaith Gymraeg (1993). Mae’r Cynllun yn sefydlu ein polisïau parthed y ddarpariaeth o wasanaethau yn Gymraeg wrth adlewyrchu natur a chwmpas ein gweithgareddau. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/lsb_welsh_language_scheme_for_consultation_welshversion2.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/lsb_welsh_language_scheme_for_consultation_welshversion2.pdf210510 (21 May 2010) The LSB have developed the attached Welsh Language Scheme in line with the principles of the Welsh Language Act (1993). The Scheme sets out our policies in relation to the provision of services in Welsh whilst reflecting the nature and scope of our activities. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/lsb_welsh_language_scheme_for_consultation_englishV2.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/lsb_welsh_language_scheme_for_consultation_englishV2.pdf210510 (17 May 2010) First component of evidence base around referral fees is released by LSB, to be followed up with further evidence throughout the summer http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/170510.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/170510.htm70510 (11 May 2010) The Legal Services Board has granted two further applications for alterations to the Regulatory Arrangements of Approved Regulators http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/110510.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/2010/110510.html100510 (07 May 2010) The LSB has issued an open letter to the Joint Advocacy Group (JAG) about the development of a scheme for the Quality Assurance of Advocates (QAA), for which the LSB is project sponsor. The JAG consists of the Bar Standards Board, Ilex Professional Standards Ltd and the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The letter sets out seven key principles for the JAG to consider as it develops the scheme. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/20100505_qaa_letter_final.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/20100505_qaa_letter_final.pdf070510 (06 May 2010) LSB letter to the Legal Complaints Service about performance oversight http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/letter_chris_kenny_to_deborah_evans_29410.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/latest_news/pdf/letter_chris_kenny_to_deborah_evans_29410.pdf060510 (06 April 2010) LSB publishes Business Plan for 2010/11 http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/pdf/final_annual_plan_2010.pdf http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/publications/pdf/final_annual_plan_2010.pdf060410 (01 April 2010) LSB grants three further rule changes for ARs http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/01_04_2010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/01_04_2010.htm010410 (26 March 2010) Next stage guidance on ABS released http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/26_03_2010_next_stage_guidance_on_abs_released.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/26_03_2010_next_stage_guidance_on_abs_released.htm260310 (26 March 2010) The Legal Services Board has granted the Bar Standards Board application for approval of amendments to the Bar Code of Conduct in respect of Legal Disciplinary Practices. http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/26_03_2010.htm http://www.legalservicesboard.org.uk/news_publications/press_releases/2010/26_03_2010.htm260310