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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is looking to expand its jurisdiction. In its draft strategy for 2016/2017, published this week, it announces proposals to “explore the option of dealing with third party complaints” and to develop alternative dispute services such as mediation and “first-tier complaint support”. Full story - New Law Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is looking to expand its jurisdiction. In its draft strategy for 2016/2017, published this week, it announces proposals to “explore the option of dealing with third party complaints” and to develop alternative dispute services such as mediation and “first-tier complaint support”. Full story - New Law Journal
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