All Law Society activity articles – Page 47
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NewsCriminal defence solicitors facing extinction
Not enough young lawyers are specialising in criminal law, Chancery Lane says.
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NewsTaxman knocks on firms' doors amid VAT costs confusion
Law Society engaging with HMRC on what it calls the ‘inconsistencies’ arising from Brabners decision.
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FeatureLaw Society business review
This month’s Law Society spotlight looks back on 2017 as a whole.
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FeatureSociety spotlight: Council meeting
A summary of the the Law Society Council meeting in March.
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NewsSociety issues guidance to solicitors on bar boycott
The Law Society has said it will not be ‘surprising’ if solicitors also decline to undertake criminal work as a consequence of the bar boycott which began earlier this week. But Chancery Lane stresses that it is not calling for such action, as this could fall foul of competition law. ...
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OpinionWant to get a round? Join the club
The Law Society Golf Club welcomes new faces for a busy fixture list - and social life.
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OpinionInternational concern over Turkey
An open letter from five associations of lawyers to the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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NewsPut court closures on hold, say solicitors and magistrates
Technology for 'remote justice' must be tested, evaluated and proven to work.
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FeatureMaking the right connections
The Law Society is rebooting its brand and transforming digital services to members.
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NewsJunior lawyers to be asked if AI will render them obsolete
Tools now available to firms could have a strong impact on juniors’ traditional tasks.
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NewsLegal aid means test disqualifying families living in poverty
Law Society says no one should have to choose between accessing the justice system and a minimum living standard.
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NewsSociety calls for 3% trainee pay boost
Latest figures showed that 38% of trainees were earning less than the recommended minimum.
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NewsNew justice charter to be unveiled
It will set out key principles that criminal law practitioners can unite behind
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News‘Stand up and be counted’ to halt Handbook reforms – Law Society
Rule changes could undermine confidence in solicitors both at home and abroad, Blacklaws says.
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OpinionGetting on with the job
The Law Society’s new Board will build on excellent work to promote and support the profession.
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NewsLegal wishlist for Hammond's first spring statement
Chancellor set to outline any new spending plans in next week’s speech to parliament.
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NewsWomen's Day: Only 16% see visible steps towards closing gender pay gap
Unconscious bias most commonly perceived barrier to career progression, Law Society survey suggests.
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NewsLaw Society: no ‘scorched earth’ Brexit
The Law Society marked a week of significant developments in the process of the UK leaving the EU.