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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is set to consult on allowing third parties to complain about lawyers in certain circumstances, it has emerged. The Birmingham-based body will also consult on establishing a voluntary scheme that enables unregulated providers to give their customers access to redress and dispute resolution services, LeO’s newly published business plan for 2015-16 has revealed. Both are new commitments included in the plan following a consultation on a draft version earlier this year. Full story - Legal Futures
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is set to consult on allowing third parties to complain about lawyers in certain circumstances, it has emerged. The Birmingham-based body will also consult on establishing a voluntary scheme that enables unregulated providers to give their customers access to redress and dispute resolution services, LeO’s newly published business plan for 2015-16 has revealed. Both are new commitments included in the plan following a consultation on a draft version earlier this year. Full story - Legal Futures
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