All Law Society activity articles – Page 16
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OpinionA blueprint for 21st century justice
We must adapt how we work to provide affordable quality services in a digital era.
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NewsSociety unveils green paper to fix civil justice
Proposal for online diagnostic tool that 'would save £72m over five years' is backed by ex-senior president of tribunals.
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OpinionA year of equality, diversity and inclusion
Outgoing Law Society president Lubna Shuja reflects on her presidential term.
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NewsSociety elects youngest ever president
Birmingham Law Society swears in 31-year-old Alice Kinder.
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NewsHigh Court dismisses firm’s JR challenge on legal aid payments
The Law Society, which intervened in the case, criticises ‘overly restrictive’ billing practices.
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OpinionFixed recoverable costs: Questions must be answered
Law Society urges members to thoroughly review fee agreements with clients and ensure that consequences of regime are being considered.
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NewsNews focus: Financial crime - good intentions, poor resources
An update for solicitors on anti-money laundering and financial crime.
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NewsSolicitor condemns judges for staying silent on 'woeful' reforms
Law Society conference opened by speech describing ‘truly awful reforms’ and ‘frenzied attack’ on justice.
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NewsLaw Society recognises ‘Legal Heroes’
Seven solicitors ‘who put the interests of others first’ honoured at Chancery Lane ceremony.
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OpinionChanging Ethical Landscapes
This week we publicly launched our professional ethics programme – Changing Ethical Landscapes web hub.
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NewsPractising fee to rise £21, Legal Services Board confirms
Oversight regulator approves individual and firm fees for 2023/24.
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OpinionHow to approach the CILEX debate
I love reading Twitter (sorry, X) accounts of people with whose political views I heartily disagree.
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NewsSociety creates ‘safe space’ to discuss ethical issues
Web hub is part of a three-year programme to help solicitors balance obligations to clients with those to wider society.
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NewsUkraine sanctions regime facing multiple court challenges
Government lawyers are preparing to receive nine legal challenges to sanctions imposed following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Gazette understands.
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NewsCILEX civil war: SRA makes its pitch for legal execs
Consultation says the transfer of oversight from CILEx Regulation would benefit the public - but the Law Society disagrees.
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NewsChalk urged to provide £11.3m legal aid relief
Law Society says temporary 15% fee uplift will stop civil providers vanishing.
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NewsDead Fridays: Law Society canvasses views on empty space
LinkedIn question on how firms should respond to quieter office days has already attracted more than 1,000 votes.
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NewsLeeds to host solicitor admissions ceremony
Society hopes regional event will help more lawyers celebrate their success with family and friends.
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NewsChancery Lane reveals legal heroes shortlist
Nominees picked for making a ’lasting, tangible difference to society and bringing distinction to the profession’.
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NewsMermaids of honour
Law Society Yacht Club's next event is a social day on the water at Seaview Sailing Club, Isle of Wight.