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IAALS Publishes Report on Regulatory Innovation
The IAALS has published a report: Community & Cooperation: Action Steps toward Unlocking Legal Regulation that summarizes discussions held at a meeting in 2022 on…Fourth edition of Lawtech Insight from the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales
Edition 4 of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Lawtech Insight has a featured article from Journalist Jane Wakefield, who talks to law firms and tech experts…International Bar Association releases report setting out governance best practice to help businesses protect themselves from cyber attacks
The IBA’s Presidential Task Force and the Legal Policy & Research Unit has released a report entitled: Global perspectives on protecting against cyber risks: best…Jane Malcolm named new Chair of Scottish Legal Complaints Commission
The Scottish Legal Complaints Commission has announced the appointment of Jane Malcolm as its new chair. Malcolm has a strong track record of strategic leadership…Law Society of Ontario notifies profession on amendments to the Mandatory Disclosure Rules
The Law Society of Ontario has notified members about amendments to the mandatory disclosure rules in the Income Tax Act (ITA) by the federal government…The National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP) report on diversity discusses the progress made and the ongoing challenges for LGBTQ+ lawyers in US
The National Association for Law Placement’s (NALP) recent report on diversity in U.S. law firms shows that the overall percentage of LGBTQ+ lawyers increased to…Victoria Legal Services Board releases its first annual Risk Outlook
The VLSB+C’s Risk Outlook 2023 highlights five risks for the Victorian profession that will be areas of regulatory focus for the coming year. The publication…The Bar Standards Board of England and Wales issues consultation on amendments to widen powers to protect the public
The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has issued a consultation document seeking views on proposed changes to widen its powers to protect the public. The proposed…Legal Services Board of England and Wales annual report finds progress in regulation driving better legal services
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023. The report focuses on ensuring legal…Legal Services Regulatory Authority of Ireland welcomes passage of the Courts and Civil Law Bill 2023
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) of Ireland has welcomed the passage of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2023, which contains a…Law Society of New Zealand warns lawyers about the use of ChatGPT
The Law Society of New Zealand has warned lawyers about the use of AI chatbot ChatGPT for obtaining basic legal guidance and information. While the…The National Requirement Review Committee of Canada is conducting a review of National Requirements.
The National Requirement Review Committee (NRRC) is conducting a comprehensive review of the National Requirement, which specifies the knowledge and skills required for graduates of…