All Law Society activity articles – Page 33
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OpinionActivist lawyers exist - see climate change
Lawyers for Extinction Rebellion is taking action this week against lawyers’ professional bodies, starting with the Law Society.
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OpinionMaintaining the lawtech momentum
The legal profession has adapted swiftly to the pandemic. Underpinning this achievement is technology.
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NewsFirms told to brace themselves for October PII hike
A hardening market combined with Covid-19 could mean an expensive renewal bill.
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NewsLocal society adds its voice to Hong Kong concerns
Liverpool members express fears about threats to judicial independence.
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NewsDon't break quarantine to go to court - Law Society
Discord breaks out between the Law Society and the Bar Council over quarantine exemptions.
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OpinionA balancing act: Trade negotiations
Citizens and corporates of the EU and the UK should be able to choose the lawyers they want without unnecessary barriers.
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NewsLawtech and protection of justice spending on Society’s CSR wishlist
Society proposes a cross-departmental strategy on law and justice in spending review.
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NewsExtended hours: Society issues guidance for practitioners
Covid-19 operating hours pilot will begin at Liverpool Crown Court next week.
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OpinionProtected characteristics and coronavirus
In early April 2020, during the UK-wide lockdown, the Women and Equalities Committeelaunched an inquiry to identify the impact of Covid-19 on protected characteristics.
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Feature‘Joint V’ Roundtable: Famous Five
There is no rule book on how law societies should deal with a pandemic. So when members looked to the profession’s local leaders for support, how did they respond?
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News'Definitely a race problem in firms' says new Birmingham society chief
Black solicitors still struggle to progress beyond associate level, says Inez Brown, who takes over from Linden Thomas this afternoon.
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NewsLegal profession 'vigilant' against money laundering - Law Society
Chancery Lane responds to 'industry of enablers' charge in intelligence committee's Russia report.
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OpinionRemember Brexit?
Chancery Lane is set to open a new front in its campaign by appealing to the EU 27 direct.
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OpinionKeep the door open for juniors
Without social cues, how do junior lawyers ask questions when working from home?
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NewsBeware copying other professions to measure solicitors’ competence, regulators told
CPD arrangements coming under the microscope amid calls for greater scrutiny of solicitors.
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NewsSolicitors honoured for legal aid efforts during lockdown
Special awards for Law Society committee members Richard Atkinson and Jenny Beck.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: Risk and compliance
How remote working has complicated your regulatory duties – and how the Law Society can help.
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NewsSociety and Bar join forces to condemn backlog plans
Law Society and Bar Council say government should not mess with court hours and jury trials.
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OpinionLaw Society’s international work in Africa
Insight from roundtable will help us broaden market access and remove some of the barriers to operating on the continent.