All Law Society activity articles – Page 40
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NewsInternational Women's Day: is partnership a postcode lottery?
Thousands of women lawyers reveal what is holding them back at work in landmark Law Society research. One factor is where they live.
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FeatureNo-deal would place our profession in peril
As part of a special focus on Brexit: The no-deal implications for the legal sector.
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NewsNo-deal would hobble fight against crime, Society warns in new Brexit guidance
Christina Blacklaws says the UK could end up relying on a treaty from the 1950s.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: February’s Council meeting
Brexit, legal aid, employment law and probate were all discussed.
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OpinionLGBT+ beyond the City
Smaller and regional law firms often struggle to replicate the City’s diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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OpinionA Law Society role in political controversy
Profession needs a go-to fact-checking website to lay out background law in complex legal matters.
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News‘Lax’ LSB failed consumers by sanctioning deregulation
Law Society rules out JR of decision to approve Handbook reforms, but lambasts super-regulator for ducking its responsibilities.
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NewsPartnership model hampering lawtech take-up
Research for Law Society finds technology adoption less mature than in other sectors such as finance.
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NewsLaw Society warns of 'no deal' IP chaos
Guidance says that broadcasters could have to seek further copyright clearance.
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Nominations open for Law Society Excellence Awards 2019
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards, which will recognise the outstanding achievements of solicitors working in all areas of law across England and Wales. The Excellence Awards are now in their 13th year and nominations are sought in 22 categories, including eight that recognise ...
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NewsPay trainees a 'fair' salary, Law Society urges
Law Society announces a 2.6% increase in recommended minimum salaries.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: A day in the life
A relationship manager’s diary encompasses a plethora of activities designed to place members at the heart of everything that the Law Society does
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NewsRecruitment opens for Diversity Access Scheme
Law Society initiative aims to support people facing exceptional obstacles to becoming a solicitor.
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NewsUrgent campaign to save 'crumbling' criminal justice system
Likelihood of a fair trial is diminishing, says Chancery Lane, as new film highlights why everyone should care about rule of law.
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OpinionChancery Lane’s Brexit bind
As a no-deal Brexit looms, should the Law Society come off the fence?
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NewsLaw Society attacks LSB governance proposals
’Significant concerns’ that rules could make disagreements between regulators more likely.
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NewsCompensate solicitors over IT failure, Society urges MoJ
Justice minister Lucy Frazer says disruption caused by 'infrastructure failure in supplier's data centre'.
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NewsLaw Society's warning over leasehold costs curbs
Chancery Lane has responded to the Law Commisson’s consultation on proposals to reform process for leaseholders to buy or extend their lease.
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NewsNDAs: Society warns public interest must come first
Practice note follows furore over attempts to gag whistleblowing former employees.
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NewsNew Year honours: profession recognised for achievements
Former Law Society president Robert Heslett receives CBE for services to access to justice.