All Law Society activity articles – Page 9
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NewsSociety begins TA6 consultation process
Chancery Lane wants to understand members' concerns and experiences to improve the property information form.
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NewsIn depth: SRA bides its time on CILEX coup
The SRA has formally announced that it wants to regulate Chartered Institute of Legal Executives members, arguing that this is in the public interest. But with the Law Society Council holding an effective veto, could the future of legal services regulation be at stake?
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NewsSRA faces push-back on any plan to scrap client account
Law Society says firms’ ability to handle client money is fundamental to effective delivery of legal services.
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NewsGallery: London Pride
On Saturday the Law Society marched with the Bar Council at London Pride.
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NewsBreakthrough in talks to open up India to UK law firms
Bar Council of India tells Law Society that it expects to implement regulations governing entry of foreign lawyers by the end of July.
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NewsLaw Society calls on SRA to evidence huge rise in compensation fund levy
Individual contributions will jump by £60 while £660 levy on firms will rise to £2,220 under SRA proposals.
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NewsThousands of children 'trapped' in family justice system
Figures prompt Law Society plea for next government to restore legal aid for early advice in family matters.
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NewsSRA tight-lipped on CILEX takeover decision
Board met yesterday to decide whether or not to proceed with plans to regulate members of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.
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NewsLaw Society announces date for special general meeting
SGM to hear confidence motion over latest version of TA6 property information form.
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NewsSolicitors enjoy a wild round-the-island ride
Law Society Yacht Club team was one of only 16% of entrants to complete the iconic race this year.
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OpinionThe Solicitor’s Handbook 2024
by Gregory Treverton-Jones KC, Nigel West, Susanna Heley and Robert Forman.
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OpinionLet there be art
The 64th annual exhibition of the Law Society’s Art Group is worth a detour to Teddington.
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NewsSociety to consult on TA6 property information form
Compulsory implementation of fifth edition for accredited CQS members put on hold for six months.
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NewsLitigation specialist Dixon joins presidential ranks
Brett Dixon elected as deputy vice president of the Law Society, becoming president in 2026.
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NewsCrumbling courts exacerbate CC delays
Small claims matters are taking more than a year to reach trial in the county courts, Law Society reveals.
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NewsDisgruntled conveyancers demand Law Society special meeting
Meeting would discuss a no-confidence motion over updated TA6 property information form.
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NewsSociety pledges better communication over conveyancing form
Chancery Lane acknowledges members were surprised by the number and nature of amendments in latest version of TA6 property form.
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OpinionPride Month: Social mobility and LGBTQ+
Law Society president Nick Emmerson marks the start of Global Pride Month.
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NewsFilming testators could help resolve will disputes, private client lawyers told
Barrister specialising in trust and probate disputes says clients in today's digital age will be used to being filmed.