All Law Society activity articles – Page 22
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NewsNews focus: Critics of 'woke' climate guidance are missing the point
The Law Society has taken a global lead by producing guidance for solicitors on how the ‘climate crisis’ will affect the profession and adapting to a rapidly changing landscape.
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NewsLaw Society issues landmark guidance on climate change
Solicitors can help heavy-emitters transition to net zero - but may also refuse to act, Chancery Lane confirms in 'milestone' advice.
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FeaturePoverty payback
Solicitors want to help vulnerable people get the advice they need to challenge injustice, reports Catherine Baksi. But worsening poverty is bringing the malign legacy of the ten-year-old LASPO legislation into ever sharper relief.
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NewsLawyers at risk in Azerbaijan, Society warns
Submission to UN Human Rights Council review highlights attacks on lawyers.
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NewsLASPO turns 10: Legal aid deserts expanding
Law Society publishes maps highlighting ‘vanishing availability’ of legal aid since the act, which took effect 10 years ago tomorrow, took numerous areas out of scope.
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OpinionA decade of cuts to legal aid – a valiant sector struggling for survival
The Law Society calls on the government to invest in legal aid services now, to ensure support is there for those who need it in these turbulent times.
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NewsExtend tax break to legal firms - Law Society
Solicitors currently expected to miss out on three-year scheme to claim back tax on investment in equipment.
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FeatureFuture of professional ethics
Recent world events and societal developments have led to changes in the way professional ethics are viewed.
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News'Wrong people, time and attitude': Society's warning over mediation reforms
Chancery Lane says early legal advice would be the most effective way to get separating families to mediate.
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NewsFirms shy away from verifying overseas entities
Only 27 practices sign up to verify checks on beneficial owners as Law Society warns of risks.
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News'Get on with it' culture belongs to history, junior leader says
Toxic working environments should not be part of growing into the job, Law Society conference told.
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News‘Time has come’: door opens at last to Indian legal market
Law Society hails ‘historic decision’ as India’s regulator publishes regulations allowing the establishment of foreign firms.
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NewsRetraining on Law Society's budget wishlist
Chancery Lane calls for emergency injection of civil legal aid cash and new grant scheme to help law firms fund new technology.
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NewsTeachers invited to join landmark public legal education campaign
The Big Legal Lesson aims to equip schools with resources to confidently introduce the law to students.
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NewsMigration bill ‘would rock the UK’s standing as a reliable nation’
Law Society speaks out as measure aimed at tackling small-boat crossings goes before House of Commons.
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NewsChancery Lane unveils 21st Century Justice project
The role of solicitors in the digitalisation of the civil justice system among five areas of focus.
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NewsLaw firms sustain pandemic profits rise – but WFH hurting productivity
Law Society’s annual benchmarking survey also shows SME practices remain cautiously optimistic for 2023.
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OpinionLaw Society agenda encompasses LPA and Mental Health Act reform
Reform is central to supporting people detained under mental health legislation to access justice, and can reduce risk of vulnerable people being exploited during Lasting Powers of Attorney process.