A talk about the Legal Services Act 2007; its main provisions and potential issues for solicitors facing the challenges posed by new entrants to the legal market
Legal Services Act Seminar 3rd March 2010Gateway Media
This seminar looked at the changes to the legal profession being introduced by the Legal Services Act 2007 and the potential implications for law firms. The main focus of the seminar was on how law firms could harness digital media to develop and promote their brands and online presence.
UCT wayfinder - new guidance for businesses still transitioning to the unfair...Erin Tanner
Our latest update regarding the Federal Court's decision against JJ Richards. The update includes a wayfinder tool to help businesses navigate the unfair contracts provisions and ensure documents are compliant.
Legal Services Act Seminar 3rd March 2010Gateway Media
This seminar looked at the changes to the legal profession being introduced by the Legal Services Act 2007 and the potential implications for law firms. The main focus of the seminar was on how law firms could harness digital media to develop and promote their brands and online presence.
UCT wayfinder - new guidance for businesses still transitioning to the unfair...Erin Tanner
Our latest update regarding the Federal Court's decision against JJ Richards. The update includes a wayfinder tool to help businesses navigate the unfair contracts provisions and ensure documents are compliant.
A copy of the slides from Richard Cooke of Birketts LLP presentation on the Bribery Act 2010 as presentated top ICE members on the evening of Tuesday 11th January 2011.
www.birketts.co.uk
City of London Law Society - Submittal to BEIS on Statutory Retention Deposit...Francis Ho
A supplemental submission from the City of London Law Society's Construction Law Committee sent to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 3 December 2018 regarding potential proposals to introduce a statutory retention deposit scheme for construction contracts in the United Kingdom.
Legal shorts 06.11.15 including SM&CR authorised person definition for incomi...Cummings
Welcome to Legal Shorts, a short briefing on some of the week’s developments in the financial services
industry.
Listen to this week's Legal Shorts on CLTV by going to http://vimeo.com/cummingslaw
If you would like to discuss any of the points we raise below, please contact me or one of our other lawyers.
The Q2-2015 Expert Guide analyses the developments between March and June 2015 that have helped shape the current global economic outlook and altered the landscape for business activity moving into the second half of the year. Highlighted topics includes: the fight against corruption and its impact on the environment, the impact of the drop in Brent crude oil prices in the UK, and the current legal situation in Chile with specific reference to arbitration law.
The world of search engine optimization (SEO) is buzzing with discussions after Google confirmed that around 2,500 leaked internal documents related to its Search feature are indeed authentic. The revelation has sparked significant concerns within the SEO community. The leaked documents were initially reported by SEO experts Rand Fishkin and Mike King, igniting widespread analysis and discourse. For More Info:- https://news.arihantwebtech.com/search-disrupted-googles-leaked-documents-rock-the-seo-world/
A copy of the slides from Richard Cooke of Birketts LLP presentation on the Bribery Act 2010 as presentated top ICE members on the evening of Tuesday 11th January 2011.
www.birketts.co.uk
City of London Law Society - Submittal to BEIS on Statutory Retention Deposit...Francis Ho
A supplemental submission from the City of London Law Society's Construction Law Committee sent to the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on 3 December 2018 regarding potential proposals to introduce a statutory retention deposit scheme for construction contracts in the United Kingdom.
Legal shorts 06.11.15 including SM&CR authorised person definition for incomi...Cummings
Welcome to Legal Shorts, a short briefing on some of the week’s developments in the financial services
industry.
Listen to this week's Legal Shorts on CLTV by going to http://vimeo.com/cummingslaw
If you would like to discuss any of the points we raise below, please contact me or one of our other lawyers.
The Q2-2015 Expert Guide analyses the developments between March and June 2015 that have helped shape the current global economic outlook and altered the landscape for business activity moving into the second half of the year. Highlighted topics includes: the fight against corruption and its impact on the environment, the impact of the drop in Brent crude oil prices in the UK, and the current legal situation in Chile with specific reference to arbitration law.
The world of search engine optimization (SEO) is buzzing with discussions after Google confirmed that around 2,500 leaked internal documents related to its Search feature are indeed authentic. The revelation has sparked significant concerns within the SEO community. The leaked documents were initially reported by SEO experts Rand Fishkin and Mike King, igniting widespread analysis and discourse. For More Info:- https://news.arihantwebtech.com/search-disrupted-googles-leaked-documents-rock-the-seo-world/
Kseniya Leshchenko: Shared development support service model as the way to ma...Lviv Startup Club
Kseniya Leshchenko: Shared development support service model as the way to make small projects with small budgets profitable for the company (UA)
Kyiv PMDay 2024 Summer
Website – www.pmday.org
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/startuplviv
FB – https://www.facebook.com/pmdayconference
"𝑩𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑵 𝑾𝑰𝑻𝑯 𝑻𝑱 𝑰𝑺 𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑭 𝑫𝑶𝑵𝑬"
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 (𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬) is a professional event agency that includes experts in the event-organizing market in Vietnam, Korea, and ASEAN countries. We provide unlimited types of events from Music concerts, Fan meetings, and Culture festivals to Corporate events, Internal company events, Golf tournaments, MICE events, and Exhibitions.
𝐓𝐉 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐬 provides unlimited package services including such as Event organizing, Event planning, Event production, Manpower, PR marketing, Design 2D/3D, VIP protocols, Interpreter agency, etc.
Sports events - Golf competitions/billiards competitions/company sports events: dynamic and challenging
⭐ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
➢ 2024 BAEKHYUN [Lonsdaleite] IN HO CHI MINH
➢ SUPER JUNIOR-L.S.S. THE SHOW : Th3ee Guys in HO CHI MINH
➢FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting in Vietnam
➢CHILDREN ART EXHIBITION 2024: BEYOND BARRIERS
➢ WOW K-Music Festival 2023
➢ Winner [CROSS] Tour in HCM
➢ Super Show 9 in HCM with Super Junior
➢ HCMC - Gyeongsangbuk-do Culture and Tourism Festival
➢ Korean Vietnam Partnership - Fair with LG
➢ Korean President visits Samsung Electronics R&D Center
➢ Vietnam Food Expo with Lotte Wellfood
"𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬."
Skye Residences | Extended Stay Residences Near Toronto Airportmarketingjdass
Experience unparalleled EXTENDED STAY and comfort at Skye Residences located just minutes from Toronto Airport. Discover sophisticated accommodations tailored for discerning travelers.
Website Link :
https://skyeresidences.com/
https://skyeresidences.com/about-us/
https://skyeresidences.com/gallery/
https://skyeresidences.com/rooms/
https://skyeresidences.com/near-by-attractions/
https://skyeresidences.com/commute/
https://skyeresidences.com/contact/
https://skyeresidences.com/queen-suite-with-sofa-bed/
https://skyeresidences.com/queen-suite-with-sofa-bed-and-balcony/
https://skyeresidences.com/queen-suite-with-sofa-bed-accessible/
https://skyeresidences.com/2-bedroom-deluxe-queen-suite-with-sofa-bed/
https://skyeresidences.com/2-bedroom-deluxe-king-queen-suite-with-sofa-bed/
https://skyeresidences.com/2-bedroom-deluxe-queen-suite-with-sofa-bed-accessible/
#Skye Residences Etobicoke, #Skye Residences Near Toronto Airport, #Skye Residences Toronto, #Skye Hotel Toronto, #Skye Hotel Near Toronto Airport, #Hotel Near Toronto Airport, #Near Toronto Airport Accommodation, #Suites Near Toronto Airport, #Etobicoke Suites Near Airport, #Hotel Near Toronto Pearson International Airport, #Toronto Airport Suite Rentals, #Pearson Airport Hotel Suites
Unveiling the Secrets How Does Generative AI Work.pdfSam H
At its core, generative artificial intelligence relies on the concept of generative models, which serve as engines that churn out entirely new data resembling their training data. It is like a sculptor who has studied so many forms found in nature and then uses this knowledge to create sculptures from his imagination that have never been seen before anywhere else. If taken to cyberspace, gans work almost the same way.
Business Valuation Principles for EntrepreneursBen Wann
This insightful presentation is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately value their businesses. Understanding business valuation is crucial for making informed decisions, whether you're seeking investment, planning to sell, or simply want to gauge your company's worth.
Personal Brand Statement:
As an Army veteran dedicated to lifelong learning, I bring a disciplined, strategic mindset to my pursuits. I am constantly expanding my knowledge to innovate and lead effectively. My journey is driven by a commitment to excellence, and to make a meaningful impact in the world.
Premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions for Modern BusinessesSynapseIndia
Stay ahead of the curve with our premium MEAN Stack Development Solutions. Our expert developers utilize MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, and Node.js to create modern and responsive web applications. Trust us for cutting-edge solutions that drive your business growth and success.
Know more: https://www.synapseindia.com/technology/mean-stack-development-company.html
RMD24 | Retail media: hoe zet je dit in als je geen AH of Unilever bent? Heid...BBPMedia1
Grote partijen zijn al een tijdje onderweg met retail media. Ondertussen worden in dit domein ook de kansen zichtbaar voor andere spelers in de markt. Maar met die kansen ontstaan ook vragen: Zelf retail media worden of erop adverteren? In welke fase van de funnel past het en hoe integreer je het in een mediaplan? Wat is nu precies het verschil met marketplaces en Programmatic ads? In dit half uur beslechten we de dilemma's en krijg je antwoorden op wanneer het voor jou tijd is om de volgende stap te zetten.
Implicitly or explicitly all competing businesses employ a strategy to select a mix
of marketing resources. Formulating such competitive strategies fundamentally
involves recognizing relationships between elements of the marketing mix (e.g.,
price and product quality), as well as assessing competitive and market conditions
(i.e., industry structure in the language of economics).
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...BBPMedia1
Marvin neemt je in deze presentatie mee in de voordelen van non-endemic advertising op retail media netwerken. Hij brengt ook de uitdagingen in beeld die de markt op dit moment heeft op het gebied van retail media voor niet-leveranciers.
Retail media wordt gezien als het nieuwe advertising-medium en ook mediabureaus richten massaal retail media-afdelingen op. Merken die niet in de betreffende winkel liggen staan ook nog niet in de rij om op de retail media netwerken te adverteren. Marvin belicht de uitdagingen die er zijn om echt aansluiting te vinden op die markt van non-endemic advertising.
RMD24 | Debunking the non-endemic revenue myth Marvin Vacquier Droop | First ...
The Legal Services Act 2007 Explained
1. Combating Tesco Law: The Legal Services Act 2007 Michael Scutt Dale Langley & Co 60 Lombard Street London EC3V 9EA
2. Agenda The Legal Services Act 2007 Why ? What? Tesco Law 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 2
3. WHY? Brief History – OFT, Clementi Report Legal Profession – the last cottage industry? Need for reform 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 3
4. What? Simplify Regulation new regulatory structure Reform Complaints Procedures - Office for Legal Complaints to be created Increase Competition - “Tesco Law” 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 4
5. Pre- LSA Regulatory Structure 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 5 DTI Department for Constitutional Affairs Master of the Rolls CIPA The Law Society Bar Council ILEX CLC Higher Judiciary Legal Services Ombudsman Legal Services Complaints Commissioner Archbishop of Canterbury Faculty Office
7. Regulatory Structure Eight Regulatory Objectives LSA 2007 s.1(1) Five Professional Principles – s.1(3) Six Reserved Legal Activities – Part 3 s.12 Only authorised persons or exempt persons may carry on reserved legal activities 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 7
8. Regulatory Structure cont’d A person who holds a practising certificate from one regulator will be governed as well by regulator of his employer Non-lawyers managing or working in a regulated entity will be governed by the relevant regulator 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 8
10. Reform of Complaints Procedures Legal Services Complaints Commissioner – abolished Legal Services Ombudsman – abolished Office for Legal Complaints created – in force by late 2010 – single body for all legal complaints OLC – creates the Legal Ombudsman to deal with complaints NOT misconduct 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 10
12. New Ways to do Legal Business Legal Disciplinary Partnerships (LDPs) Allows mixed lawyers and non-lawyers to own and manage a law firm But, up to 75% of owners/managers must be qualified lawyers and hold at least 75% of shares and voting rights 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 12
13. More on LDPs SRA has to approve non-lawyer members In existence since 30th March 2009 Will become ABSs from 2011 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 13
14. Alternative Business Structures Allowed from 2011 A “Licensable Body” is one that carries on reserved legal activities and a non-authorised person is a manager of the body or has an interest in it At least one manager must be an authorised person (member, director, partner) Every Body will need a Head of Legal Practice and Head of Finance 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 14
15. Alternative Business Structures (cont’d) The ABS must carry on a licensed activity through a person authorised to carry on those services 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 15
17. Tesco Law (2) Opportunity or threat? Threat? High Street wipe-out in face of powerful brands that people “know” – faster service, efficiency, response - but see later Opportunity? External investment may be a good thing 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 17
18. Tesco Law (3) Commoditised Services at risk – Wills/Conveyancing/Personal injury/Compromise Agreements in employment law/ET proceedings? Co-Op Legal Services Will Tesco law appeal to client SMEs? cf Peninsula in ET proceedings Will Tesco be interested in potentially costly and lengthy court proceedings, e.g. family proceedings/care/social welfare – where no cost orders likely at the end of the day? The LAG is worried that this area might be completely neglected – suggests partnerships between law firms and CABx. 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 18
19. But ... See the ComRes poll commissioned by the SRA – 1014 respondents, May 2009 69% of people said they would be concerned about the quality of service offered by banks/supermarkets 83% of people had a positive experience of solicitors, up from 65% the previous year. 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 19
20. Perhaps ... Clients buy people - especially where there is any emotional involvement for them – e.g. litigation/family proceedings/employment. Traditional solicitors may struggle where they rely on conveyancing and wills. 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 20
21. How to avoid meltdown Build relationships w. clients and other suppliers Marketing – social media/word of mouth – raising profile – demonstrate excellence Cross selling of services; wills to conveyancing/newly divorced clients 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 21
22. How to avoid meltdown (2) Quality not Quantity How do you demonstrate value? The end of GPs? Do you need a secretary? Effective use of social media 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 22
23. Social Media Web 2.0 – what is it? Not just websites Blogs – www.michaelscutt.co.uk Online Communities – Social Media Strategy Ideal way to get “out there” 29/10/2009 (c) Michael Scutt 2009 23
25. Combating Tesco Law Michael Scutt Dale Langley & Co 60 Lombard Street, London EC3V 9EA michaelscutt@dalelangley.co.uk Blog = michaelscutt.co.uk @michaelscutt 10/2/10 (c) Michael Scutt 2010 25
Editor's Notes
“The business structures through which legal services are delivered to the public have changed little over a considerable period. The most easily recognisable structure is the high street solicitor, practising either on his own or in partnership with other solicitors. But business practices have changed. In particular the skills necessary to run a modern legal practice have developed; but whilst those with finance or IT skills may sit on the management committee of a legal firm, they are not permitted to be principals in the business. There is concern also about whether the restrictive practices of the main legal professional bodies can still be justified, in particular those which prevent different types of lawyers working together on an equal footing. There is pressure for change from those who represent consumer interests, but also from many in the legal profession, particularly the Law Society who have made a strong case for liberalisation of law practices.”“I have learnt that certain lawyers dislike being described as part of an industry. They see a conflict between lawyers as professionals and lawyers as business people. The idea that there is a major conflict is in my view misplaced. Access to justice requires not only that the legal advice given is sound, but also the presence of the business skills necessary to provide a cost-effective service in a consumer-friendly wayReview of the Regulatory Framework for Legal Services in England and Wales – Final Report; Sir David Clementi December 2004, Foreword
LDPs and ABSsLegal Complaints Commissioner and Legal Services Ombudsman abolished. The OLC created and that sets up the Legal Ombudsman, operational from the second half of this year.Non-lawyers can finally own law firms
LSB – answerable to the Consumer Panel and the Lord Chancellor, thence Parliament
s. 1(1) The regulatory objectives (1) In this Act a reference to “the regulatory objectives” is a reference to the objectives of— (a) protecting and promoting the public interest; (b) supporting the constitutional principle of the rule of law; (c) improving access to justice; (d) protecting and promoting the interests of consumers; (e) promoting competition in the provision of services within subsection (2);(f) encouraging an independent, strong, diverse and effective legal profession; (g) increasing public understanding of the citizen’s legal rights and duties; (h) promoting and maintaining adherence to the professional principles. And s. 1 (3) The Professional Principles(a) that authorised persons should act with independence and integrity, (b) that authorised persons should maintain proper standards of work, (c) that authorised persons should act in the best interests of their clients, (d) that persons who exercise before any court a right of audience, or conduct litigation in relation to proceedings in any court, by virtue of being authorised persons should comply with their duty to the court to act with independence in the interests of justice, and (e) that the affairs of clients should be kept confidential. (4) In this section “authorised persons” means authorised persons in relation to activities which are reserved legal activities.s
The governing rules between regulators and the regulated and between regulators to avoid conflict still to be finalised
Independent Complaints process seen as being necessary after the failures of the SCB and Legal Complaints Service and LS Ombudsman
Only about 70 firms have opted for LDP status so far. They will convert to ABSs automatically when ABSs come in to force in October 2011Applications for ABS status to be allowed from next summer
Is “Tesco law” the main threat – or is it IT?Mayson – predicts carnage in the professionSusskind – IT will fundamentally change how lawyers do business – The End of Lawyers?
15 Models – Nick Jarrett-KerrTraditional Law FirmMarketing Umbrella e.g Quality SolicitorsLaw Firm Franchise – Specsavers modelConsolidated Law Firm Roll UpVirtual Law Firm – e.g KeystoneLegal Multi-Disciplinary PartnershipIntegrated MDPExternally Financed Growth – e.g private equityBranded Conglomerate – e.g Tesco LawLaw Firm PLCIntegrated Legal NetworkExternal Consolidation Roll-upOnline Firms – Tessa SheppersonNot for profit firmsIn-house teams
In House Counsel?
$6 HaircutsThe four “A”sToo much lawSecretaries – why? Outsourcing/email/IT solutions/Online document creation – PJH Solicitors/Disruptive TechnologiesWhich is the bigger threat? LSA or IT?Knowledge vs Judgement