All Law Society activity articles – Page 2
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NewsOmbudsman fee hikes 'unfair and excessive', Law Society complains
Firms would pay £1,500 for a final decision - a near four-fold rise on the current flat fee.
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NewsSRA risks creating perverse incentive to pay off unhappy clients - Society
Firms may choose to settle purely on commercial grounds, even where a complaint lacks merit.
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NewsRevealed: MoJ’s ‘stealth’ plan to seize client account interest
Law Society ’disappointed to see the MoJ advertising a role that appears to indicate the ILCA scheme is moving ahead despite near-universal opposition’.
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NewsSRA proposal on M&A disclosure ‘unworkable’, says top adviser
CM Murray also urges regulator to define what actually constitutes a law firm merger or acquisition.
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NewsFamily lawyers hit back at Deech over cohabitation reform
Resolution also rejects claim by senior family judge that the proposals would generate thousands of new cases.
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NewsCompensation fund pays out nearly £50m in a year
Collapse of accumulator firms including Axiom Ince has cost the profession dear, latest accounts confirm.
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NewsNew lord chancellor has a 'golden opportunity' - Society
Chancery Lane repeats calls on Norris to reverse curbs on jury trials and to increase legal aid.
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NewsLawyers at risk in Zimbabwe, UN told
Law Society urges UN to scrutinise Zimbabwe over intimidation, attacks and politically motivated prosecutions targeting lawyers and human rights defenders.
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NewsSociety urges 'proportionate' approach to NDA advice requirement
Chancery Lane advises government to avoid reforms that create unnecessary barriers.
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OpinionDisability Pride Month: Help shape a more inclusive profession
The Law Society has recently embarked on its Get Involved volunteering programme, which enables more solicitors to contribute to their professional body.
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OpinionShould there be a new rule promoting solicitor wellbeing?
At a recent roundtable that I participated in, I was struck by the strong rush of anxieties around wellbeing and work, often focused around the billable hour.
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OpinionRed, amber, green: Law Society policymaking
My role as chair of the Law Society’s Policy and Regulatory Affairs Committee.
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NewsOmbudsman can't cope with costs disputes, Law Society warns
Judges want to push more costs cases out of court and into adjudication or mediation.
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OpinionPride: Society seeking members' views on LGBTQ+ inclusion
We want to hear from LGBTQ+ solicitors and allies, across all roles, career stages and workplaces.
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OpinionSustained investment needed to combat spiralling court backlogs
If we are serious about restoring confidence in our justice system, the government must move beyond piecemeal, headline-grabbing solutions.
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NewsEvans to take the reins at LawCare
Law Society president named as mental health charity's next chief executive.
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OpinionStrengthening your network in Pride
Allyship is as important as ever, and Pride events are an opportunity for allies to show their support to the LGBTQ+ community.
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NewsLaw Society announces new deputy vice president
Brabners partner Jeff Lewis will be president at Chancery Lane in 2028.