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Beneficial register criticised by Law Society
David Cameron announced the creation of a central register of company beneficial ownership last week.
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Milburn talk at mobility event
Alan Milburn, chair of the government’s Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission, will speak at Yorkshire firm Gordons’ annual social mobility event in Leeds.
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Asian women lawyers’ mentoring scheme
The Association of Asian Women Lawyers launched a mentoring scheme for law students and junior lawyers at a Law Society event last week.
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E-disclosure protocol
A protocol for handling e-disclosure in construction litigation has been drawn up by the Technology and Construction Solicitors Association.
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Shareholder rights to be debated
European Commission plans to revise the Shareholder Rights Directive will be one of the topics debated at a Law Society event.
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NewsSix new faces join consumer watchdog
The Legal Services Board has named the latest members of the consumer panel.
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NewsHillsborough lawyer recognised at Law Society awards
Elkan Abrahamson has worked with families affected by the 1989 tragedy for nearly two decades.
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NewsBlack History Month: against all odds
The Law Society hosted the annual Black History Month Inspiration evening on 11 October, bringing together an impressive line up of high-profile, high-achieving minority lawyers. The event, themed ‘Against all Odds’, featured speakers who reflected on their personal experiences of the law and their professional journey. Also featuring in this ...
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Welsh pro bono charity
LawWorks Cymru aims to co-ordinate pro bono provision throughout the country.
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NewsAlbright start in Boston
IBA 2013 was opened by former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright.
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NewsGazette editorial board – vacancies
The Gazette editorial board wishes to appoint two solicitors as board members.
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NewsWoolf elected Lord Mayor
Fiona Woolf will be the second woman to hold the position in the City of London Corporation’s 800-year history
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NewsFiji civil rights leader hears Chancery Lane’s support first-hand
Rev Akuila Yabaki received a three-month suspended sentence for quoting a Law Society report and ‘scandalising the court’.
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NewsConservative Party conference live
13:50 ‘We’re at the very early stages of seismic changes to the legal market,’ says the Co-op’s Christina Blacklaws.
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NewsRule of Law accolade
Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, was one of three recipients of the inaugural LexisNexis Rule of Law Awards at an event in New York City last week.
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NewsGovernment doubles TSoL spending
The government has more than doubled its spending with Whitehall’s central legal services provider the Treasury Solicitor’s Department.
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Catwalk courses
Fashion law school Wigs and Gowns is hosting workshops on intellectual property aimed at new designers and budding lawyers.
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Winn is a winner
Jeff Winn, co-founder of Newcastle firm Winn Solicitors, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Entrepreneurs’ Forum.