UK Regulation

CILEX Says Equal Pay Rules Should Cover Race, Disability

By Hanna Vioque

The legal executives' trade group said Tuesday that employers should report pay gap data for race and disability as well as gender, offering an alternative to pursuing costly, lengthy and complex discrimination claims.

LSB Chief Exec Departing After Less Than A Year In Role

By Marialuisa Taddia

The Legal Services Board said Tuesday that its chief executive will step down this summer for personal reasons — the second senior departure in four months following the sudden resignation of its chair in February.

Female, Minority Barristers Earn Far Less Than White Men

By Marialuisa Taddia

Female and ethnic minority barristers still earn significantly less than their white and male counterparts, even when practitioners of similar seniority and practice areas are compared, according to a report published Tuesday.

Incoming Law Society Leader Has Her Eye On Modernization

By Marialuisa Taddia

When Dana Denis-Smith launched her campaign to become president of the Law Society of England and Wales, her message was clear: the legal profession has changed dramatically over the past two decades — and must keep evolving.

Litigation Funding Faces $15B Gap Amid Regulatory Hurdles

By Marialuisa Taddia

Litigation funding is falling far short of its estimated $15 billion market potential, as actual investment continues to lag amid regulatory uncertainty and limited transparency, according to a report published Friday.

SRA Taps FRC Exec To Lead Regulator Past Controversies

By Marialuisa Taddia

The Solicitors Regulation Authority said Thursday that it has appointed a senior executive from the U.K. accounting watchdog as its new chief executive, as the regulator navigates a turbulent period marked by high-profile scandals and increased scrutiny.

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