All Law Society activity articles – Page 54
-
Opinion
Law Society modernisation
Strong leadership is needed. But with the president holding no real power under the present constitution, we are stymied.
-
NewsSolicitors flood MoJ with whiplash protests on consultation D-day
Law Society leads calls for a last-minute rethink of proposals for personal injury market.
-
NewsJunior advocates lose out to QCs in new fees regime – Society
Chancery Lane says solicitor-advocates and junior advocates will receive much smaller increases than the 10% proposed for QCs.
-
NewsLaw Society chief executive resigns
Catherine Dixon is leaving Chancery Lane ‘with a heavy heart’ over Council’s failure to progress governance reforms.
-
News‘Conflict of interest’ fear over FCA’s senior managers regime
Law Society says subjecting in-house lawyers to City accountability regime may create conflict of interest.
-
NewsAdvocacy fees: Society pulls out of working group
Chancery Lane cites concern about 'lack of openness and transparency'.
-
NewsEuropean court’s snooping judgment ‘bolsters privilege’
Law Society welcomes limitations on the interception of legally privileged information.
-
NewsNew terms and conditions for judges will hinder diversity – Society
Chancery Lane says Ministry of Justice proposals will be favourable to 'those with more secure financial circumstances'.
-
NewsConveyancing tax hike on 1 January? Society demands answers
An apparent 'stealth tax’ hike on housebuying has left conveyancing solicitors facing an uncertain Christmas. The Law Society is today seeking urgent clarification from HMRC on unconfirmed reports that VAT will be imposed on searches conducted by local councils from 1 January - just six working days away. Chancery Lane ...
-
NewsBrexit: government must safeguard legal sector, says City lobby group
TheCityUK urges clarification from government on how it will retain UK legal reputation post-Brexit.
-
NewsGive judges a role in legal regulation, Society suggests
Senior judiciary should have ‘more control’ over appointments to Legal Services Board.
-
NewsProfession reacts: 'Astonishing' that CMA downgrades consumer protection - Law Society
Bourns says deregulatory changes would undermine consumer protections and erode trust.
-
NewsLaw Society backs ‘super-exam’ – but warns of cost
Chancery Lane says SRA's revised proposals for solicitors qualifying exam address many concerns, but questions remain over standards.
-
NewsLegal profession 'united on Brexit'
Chancery Lane says that bar's Brexit Papers reinforces common message.
-
NewsChancery Lane hardens support for business human rights
Lawyers must strengthen their commitment to business and human rights principles, according to Law Society guidance issued today.
-
NewsFighting modern slavery is good for business – Law Society
Chancery Lane publishes guidance on requirements under Modern Slavery Act and examples of good practice.
-
NewsLaw Society publishes ‘transparency toolkit’ for firms
Chancery Lane acts ahead of expected Competition Watchdog call for more information about prices and service quality.
-
NewsEmployment tribunals last in line for reform
Law Society welcomes proposals to reform ‘tangled’ system – but says fee reversal must be part of package.
-
FeatureRoundtable: Brexit
The latest Gazette roundtable considered varying scenarios for the profession attendant upon leaving the EU.
-
News‘Article 50 in 50 seconds’ – video addresses ‘confusion’ over role of courts in Brexit
Law Society initiative follows media backlash in which High Court judges were branded ‘enemies of the people’.