All Law Society activity articles – Page 62
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NewsWeb snooping plans lack protection for lawyers
Law Society calls for government to recognise legal privilege as a fundamental right.
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NewsRegulators support ‘aspirational’ pro bono targets
Idea floated as the profession decides how best to respond to the lord chancellor’s proposal to get City firms to fill the justice funding gap.
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NewsEvents for National Pro Bono Week
Week will raise awareness of pro bono opportunities among the legal profession.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: International Division
Chancery Lane’s International Division offers firms crucial advice on how to set up and thrive in overseas jurisdictions.
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NewsWomen ‘under-represented’ in legal world, Society says as 33% target released
Government-backed review calls for a third of all board seats in FTSE 350 companies to be held by women in next five years.
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Society steps up legal privilege campaign
In a position paper Chancery Lane and Bar Council argue that privilege is a vital principle of the administration of justice.
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NewsCity firms to meet MoJ over plans to plug funding gap
Law Society has described one government proposal as a ‘tax on success’.
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NewsGateley chief wins Gazette accolade at Excellence Awards
The winners of this year’s Law Society Excellence Awards were revealed at a ceremony in London last night.
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NewsChallenge legal aid contracts by Friday, Law Society says
The Law Society has issued guidance on how firms can contest the outcomes of the new legal aid procurement.
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News100 firms planning legal aid contract challenges
Government could be prevented from entering into new contracts next Monday.
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NewsLaw Society reports on how Brexit will affect solicitors
EU departure could have consequences for commercial disputes, Wales and criminal justice, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsLawyers dismiss claim that sector is money laundering risk
Bodies representing the legal profession say national risk assessment based on intelligence shortcomings.
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NewsTributes paid to Robin ap Cynan
Law Society council member and leading figure on Welsh legal scene dies suddenly.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Lexcel Assessment Guide
Important guide to achieving the Law Society’s legal practice quality mark.
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NewsCourt estate consolidation plans based on flawed data
When it launched its consultation in July proposing the closure of 91 courts, the government stated that 95% of users would still be able to get to alternative sites within an hour.
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NewsCriminal court charges 'waste taxpayers' money' - Society
Law Society urges government to spend money on local courts rather than chasing unpaid criminal court charges.
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NewsSociety tells Gove: you must save 59 courts from closure
Solicitors report major flaws with consultation and fear clients will be unable to access courts.
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FeatureDangers of fixed costs in NHS claims
For the sake of the NHS and its patients, the Department of Health must listen to practitioners before moving forward with fixed costs.
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Opinion
Law Society diversity objectives
For the first stage of the Society programme we decided to prioritise our efforts.
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NewsLender panel restrictions hit smaller law firms
Metro Bank and Newcastle Building Society among those to introduce new restrictions, excluding smaller firms from conveyancing panels.