All Law Society activity articles – Page 10
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NewsSuper-regulator approves PC fee freeze
Law Society's share of the annual levy to rise 1 percentage point, Chancery Lane reveals.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsGallery: Meeting the Legal Heroes
Solicitors who have made a long-lasting difference to the lives of others are celebrated at the Law Society.
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NewsSociety seeks conveyancers' views for climate risk practice note
Chancery Lane says members want to know how climate risk affects their practice and how best to advise clients.
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NewsPositive points for juniors
Law Society deputy vice president Mark Evan’s fireside chat was a highlight at the Junior Solicitors Network summit last week.
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NewsIBA Mexico: Government promotes SQE globally
New phase of the GREAT Legal Services campaign focuses on Latin American markets.
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NewsIn depth: An uncertain outlook for devolved justice in Wales
As the Law Society unveils a landmark report on the outlook for justice in Wales, progress on devolution remains highly uncertain despite a change of government at Westminster.
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NewsJustice in Wales: Law Society warns against ‘sudden devolutionary spasm’
Part or full devolution of justice offers ‘significant opportunities’ - but new discussion paper opposes creation of a separate jurisdiction.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: How to get on to Council
Three incoming Council members representing junior lawyers share tips for writing strong election statements.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 6 September 2024
Court 'management' enriching litigators and speaking up for conveyancers: your letters to the editor
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NewsLaw Society Council members to be paid for first time
Unless Council members are remunerated, solicitors including junior lawyers and in-house counsel ‘may feel unable to stand for election’, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsIn-house input sought for phase two of ethics project
Solicitors wanted for focus group discussions and one-to-one interviews to inform content for ethical practice framework.
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NewsChancery Lane hails Greek market-opening move
UK-qualified lawyers based in Greece will be able to register with a Greek Bar to advise clients on English and public international law.
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NewsSociety unveils TA6 property form consultation timetable
Independent research body will soon reach out to conveyancers to carry out a quantitative survey.
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NewsIran: concern at 76-year-old lawyer’s re-imprisonment
Mohammad Seifzadeh has been imprisoned 13 times over the past three decades.
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NewsEarly Dawn revival exposes long-term neglect - Law Society
Under the scheme, alleged offenders will be summoned to a magistrates’ court only when it is confirmed that a cell is ready for them.
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NewsThousand sign up for property form consultation
More than 1,000 conveyancing professionals have registered to be part of the Law Society's consultation on the TA6 property information form.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsSociety sounds alarm as solicitors named as potential targets for violent protest
Chancery Lane urges government to protect lawyers as law firm names are circulated by far-right agitators.
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NewsFuture Law Society leader welcomes digital progress
'Utterly refreshing to focus on access to justice for all, not just on reducing the number of claims,' Brett Dixon tells lord mayor’s event.