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WTO negotiations on domestic services regulation have concluded successfully in Geneva
67 WTO member delegates participated in the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation, which aims to reduce administrative costs and create a more transparent environment…The Bar Standards Board of England and Wales has published its regulatory decision making annual report
This is the second report of its type by the Bar Standards Board since the way regulatory decisions were made was reformed. The report finds…First generation lawyers find fewer jobs than peers
New data from the National Association of Law Placement, in the US, suggests first generation lawyers have a harder time securing a job than their…Law Society of Alberta continues Lawyer Referral Service review
In 2020 the Law Society of Alberta took the Lawyer Referral Service back in house, and launched a survey to gather the input of key…California Bar launches access to justice consultation
The State Bar of California is seeking to solve the issue of access to justice many residents suffer given the high cost of legal services,…New Zealand sees first pro-bono legal portal open
The New Zealand Ministry of Justice has funded NZ’s first pro-bono portal, connecting lawyers with people in need of legal assistance. Te Ara Ture is…Legal-aid bill assessment shake up in the UK paused by Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has shelved plans to stop legal-aid bills from being court assessed and bring them inhouse. Under the current…The Bar Standards Board of England and Wales moves to the next step of its project to ensure barristers practices comply with the Bar transparency rules.
The Bar Standards Board is beginning the next phase of its work regarding the Bar transparency rules which came into force in July 2019. This…The Law Society of New South Wales launches resource for working with clients suffering domestic abuse
The Law Society of New South Wales has launched a new resource which provides guidance to lawyers working with individuals who have or are at…The Scottish Government is beginning a consultation aimed at reforming legal services regulation
The Consultation has been launched with the aim of ensuring that consumer interests are at the heart of Scottish legal services moving forward. The Scottish…Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner outlines guidance for legal professionals when dealing with unvaccinated clients.
In an attempt to mitigate some of the challenges posed by society opening back up after lockdown, the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner (VLSBC)…Structural Changes to the Legal Service to Deepen Capabilities and Better Meet Evolving Demands
In an attempt to update legal services to meet evolving demand, the government of Singapore has proposed a number of changes, including: 1.Establishing a separate…