All Law Society activity articles – Page 42
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News'Take a light approach' - Society to SRA as transparency deadline looms
New rules provide opportunities as well as initial burdens, says Blacklaws.
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FeatureStreet value
Small law firms are facing unprecedented pressures, ranging from price transparency and GDPR to unregulated competition. Jonathan Rayner gauges the mood at the Law Society Small Firms Division annual conference
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NewsLegal aid: Low income defendants 'forced into poverty'
Law Society warns that defendants who have to pay a proportion of legal costs are struggling to maintain a decent standard of living.
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NewsTurkey: Professional bodies submit concerns to UN
Dire position deteriorating as threats to lawyers are incorporated into law.
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OpinionLaw Society scores in strategic litigation
Chancery Lane shows its worth in courtroom challenges over legal aid, advice privilege and mass surveillance.
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NewsMoJ's £15m legal aid fees offer 'doesn't appear to add up'
Law Society says the total amount is different depending on what year's 'case mix' data is used.
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NewsAnti-terrorism bill 'undermines access to legal advice'
Law Society says proposed legislation as currently drafted hinders legal professional privilege.
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NewsSociety backs online education resource
Partnership with The Lawyer Portal offers free help for people considering a career in law.
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OpinionA private function
The Law Society’s role in last week’s landmark privilege ruling should be applauded.
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News'Balance tilted to defendants' - Law Society lambasts LASPO
Chancery Lane calls for rethink of civil justice reforms after five years.
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News'Trust in solicitors on the line': Society calls on profession to help block 'dangerous' deregulation
Legal Services Board is considering regulator’s proposals for changes to handbook.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Local pioneers who made Birmingham great
New book celebrating 200 years of the Birmingham Law Society charts its rise through two world wars and innovations in technology.
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NewsEagle has landed: latest lawtech incubator opens doors
Four start-up businesses take up residence in Law Society-backed initiative by Barclays.
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NewsSociety warns of £3bn bill for 'no-deal' Brexit
Latest economic forecast predicts that WTO scenario would halve legal sector growth.
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NewsSociety urges City watchdog to probe conveyancing panels
Chancery Lane says strict panel membership criteria stifle consumer choice and warrant further investigation.
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NewsAppeal over criminal legal aid decision 'still on the cards'
Legal Aid Agency updates Crown court fee position following High Court defeat.
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NewsSociety condemns 'deregulatory agenda based on flawed premises'
Oversight regulator urged to reject proposals to create different tiers of solicitors.
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NewsCourt rules criminal legal aid reforms unlawful
Changes to the litigators’ graduated fee scheme were based on methods that were ’statistically flawed’.
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NewsLawyers warned to uphold 'duty of candour' in court
Law Society reminds solicitors after government was found to have misled court in child refugee row.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards shortlist revealed
Awards recognise commitment, enthusiasm and passion that solicitors dedicate to serving their clients.