All Law Society activity articles – Page 5
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NewsIn depth: Poor communication driving complaints, private client conference hears
Some solicitors are providing written information too late, or exceeding cost estimates without warning clients.
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OpinionEU-UK lawyers: common values
At a time of division and polarisation, much unites us as lawyers. The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe Plenary was an occasion to witness such unity.
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NewsUK-EU summit: Law Society calls for talks on mutual recognition
'Dedicated dialogue' to take place on mutual recognition of professional qualifications.
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NewsUK among first signatories of lawyer protection measure
Convention for the Protection of the Profession of Lawyer requires governments to ensure lawyers are not attacked because of their clients.
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NewsEthics framework to 'empower' in-house community
Resource designed to support solicitors meet their regulatory and ethical responsibilities.
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NewsRoyal stamp of approval for ‘CILEX chartered lawyers’
Law Society also ’deeply concerned’ about further step towards SRA regulation of paralegals.
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NewsNew practice note for conveyancers on climate change
Law Society publishes voluntary guidance to help solicitors cope with a complex new challenge.
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NewsCarrie Morrison lecture: No room for complacency over equal opportunities
Law Society and Eversheds co-host Carrie Morrison lecture on ‘shaping the future for women solicitors’ .
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NewsSociety backs code of conduct for private prosecutions
President says lawyers must be deterred from prosecuting in their organisation’s interest.
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Opinion'Many wept openly. It was over.' Solicitors and VE Day
In May 1945 the Gazette's austere pages hinted that the war was nearing its end.
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News'Missed opportunity': India trade deal leaves out legal
Deal following three years of negotiations will cut tariffs on goods but does not mention legal services.
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NewsLaw - where the art is
Obiter found plenty of light and imagination in this year’s Law Society Art Group members’ exhibition.
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NewsSue Stapely, doyenne of legal PR, dies at 78
Former BBC production assistant became the Law Society’s first head of public relations and then ‘invented crisis PR’.
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NewsLawyers brighten up north London
Law Society Art Group's annual show of members’ work returns to Lauderdale House, Highgate.
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NewsGovernment warned over new 24-week asylum target
Immigration bill will also give regulators more power to clamp down on rogue advisers.
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NewsA (vice) presidential run
When Mark Evans ascends from Law Society VP to president later this year, could he be the society’s fastest president yet?
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NewsCountdown to legal walk jamboree
It is almost time for the biggest legal fundraising event of the year, which takes place on 17 June.
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OpinionGlobal political climate risks damaging democracy
In any conflict between the rule of law and democracy, the rule of law must be the first among equals.
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NewsFather for justice
Law Society’s most familiar face, Buildings Project Officer Richard Hopkins, retires after 37 years’ service.