All Law Society activity articles – Page 31
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News'Imaginary capital': legal aid change removes £100,000 mortgage cap
Scope widens following legal challenge brought by Public Law Project and supported by the Law Society.
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OpinionSolicitors urged to review AML policies as new guidance launches
Guidance explains what is a ‘must’, a ‘should’ and a ‘may’ to help ensure practices can understand and address anti-money laundering risk.
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NewsReview AML procedures now, practitioners warned
New version of anti-money laundering guidance published today.
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OpinionUpdating the Law Society Council
Solicitors recently had the opportunity to vote on the composition of the Law Society Council.
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsSociety proposes two-week ‘pause’ as court health fears grow
Members expressing concerns about the safety of court buildings, despite assurances from HMCTS that they are Covid-secure.
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NewsLaw Society challenge prompts LAA to consult on court-assessed bills
Chancery Lane began judicial review proceedings after agency wanted to bring assessment in-house.
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NewsSolicitors vote to overhaul Law Society governance
More than one in four members of the Law Society Council will be forced to step down when their terms end, after constitutional overhaul is put to a vote.
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OpinionEnd of the beginning
The appearance of legal services in last month’s Brexit deal was certainly a pleasant surprise.
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News‘Widen Domestic Abuse Bill powers’ says Law Society
Society president David Greene calls for bill to go further in its protections as proposed legislation makes it way through parliament.
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NewsLawyers to retain European professional voice
Bar association creates new form of 'affiliate' membership for UK professional bodies.
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NewsLaw Society: Include emails and photos in your will
Overwhelming majority of people do not account for digital assets in their wills, research finds.
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NewsLockdown 3: ‘Safety of all court users paramount’, says Law Society
Risk assessments must be up to date and readily available to make the courts as safe as possible.
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OpinionBrexit trade deal: it’s good and bad for lawyers
Legal services are included - but the provisions do not amount to much more than would have been available without a deal.
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NewsTrade deal: work has only just begun, says Law Society
Legal services reportedly included in £668bn trade cooperation agreement announced today.
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NewsSociety dismayed by last-minute changes to Wales land tax
Residential rates of land transaction tax rise by one percentage point from today.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: December Council meeting
The final Council meeting of 2020 took place on 9 December.
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NewsBrexit: Society welcomes French move on LLPs
International firms operating in France as UK LLPs will be able to continue practising at the end of the transition period.
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NewsConcern over 'unrealistic' conveyancing expectations ahead of stamp duty deadline
Law Society says people buying or selling a home now are unlikely to complete by 31 March.
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NewsCovid-19 operating hours 'will not deliver value for money' - Society
Chancery Lane says controversial model will cost more but not achieve the government's objective.