All Law Society activity articles – Page 17
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OpinionSRA's increased fining powers have real-world effect
Law Society remains concerned about the Solicitors Regulation Authority acting as investigator, prosecutor and judge.
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NewsSociety secures JR permission over criminal legal aid fees
Chancery Lane urges new lord chancellor Alex Chalk to settle dispute away from court.
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NewsEight firms sign climate crisis pledges
Legal Charter 1.5 commits signatories to tackle greenhouse gas emissions.
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OpinionLegal aid expansion threatened by an antiquated IT system
Legal Aid Agency's digital system is a barrier to many proposals for legal aid reform. The government must invest in it now.
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NewsControl your costs, Society tells SRA
Proposed 12% budget increase could impact firms already facing inflationary pressures.
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NewsOver 2,000 duty solicitors lost in a decade, Law Society warns
Chancery Lane chief says projections suggest 'perfect storm' awaits criminal justice system.
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OpinionHappy anniversary to the women in law pledge
As we celebrate the fourth year of the pledge, it remains a useful action tool for all organisations wherever they may be on their gender equality journey.
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OpinionSocial Mobility Awareness Day: Profession asked to #SpeakMore
Launched in 2022, today’s Social Mobility Awareness Day exists to promote wider conversations around the issue and to encourage action that brings about positive change.
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NewsAnd they’re off! LLW 2023 is under way
Law Society president and chief executive lead the Chancery Lane team in the largest ever London Legal Walk.
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NewsWhale of a time for island hoppers
Law Society Yacht Club enjoys near-continuous sunshine in its most ambitious cruise yet.
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NewsLord chancellor to lead London Legal Walk
Alex Chalk MP will join the lord chief justice and president of the Law Society in a 10km sponsored walk on Tuesday.
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NewsAgreement brings Indian market opening a step closer
Breakthrough memorandum of understanding signed with the Bar Council of India.
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Opinion#LegalPride2023: 10 years since same-sex marriage became law
As the profession marks the start of Pride, we know the experience of LGBTQ+ solicitors could be improved.
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NewsLaw Society hails free trade deals
Agreements with Australia and New Zealand will break down barriers for UK lawyers, says Chancery Lane.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: The Board
As they near the end of their time on the Law Society’s main board, its independent members tell Eduardo Reyes about their experience of serving.
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NewsLaw Society names next board chair
Amerdeep Somal will take up the role in January, succeeding Robert Bourns.
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NewsSIF rule changes rubber-stamped but concerns linger about viability
SRA will consult on compulsory levy if safety net requires extra funds.
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NewsSociety warns on Finance Bill changes
Donations located in the EU and the European Economic Arena will no longer qualify for UK charitable tax reliefs from April 2024.