All Law Society activity articles – Page 15
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NewsNews focus: Society unveils draft conveyancing protocol
As the means of creating and exchanging contracts in conveyancing continue to evolve, the Law Society has unveiled a draft protocol designed to aid residential and commercial solicitors.
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NewsMedia lawyers take aim at Law Society over SLAPPs
Representative body accuses Chancery Lane of 'succumbing to a one-sided narrative'.
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NewsSRA's legal executive takeover will confuse public, Society warns
Chancery Lane strongly opposes proposals to bring legal executives under Solicitors Regulation Authority's remit.
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OpinionAI: Is the law ready?
Wider engagement at an artificial intelligence policy level has never been more crucial. Lawyers must be part of this process.
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OpinionExchange of contracts: Going digital
Being able to exchange digitally could benefit solicitors and clients dealing with both residential and commercial properties transactions across the UK.
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NewsGive lawyers a role in AI safety regime, Society urges government
Chancery Lane makes artificial intelligence regulation recommendations on eve of Bletchley Park AI safety summit.
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NewsLaw Society demands talks over potential Axiom Ince levy
Solicitors ‘greatly concerned’ at possible one-off charge to cover massive client losses.
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NewsLondon still top dispute resolution hub
Law Society research confirms that the UK capital is the most attractive centre for commercial litigation and international arbitration.
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NewsSociety seeks members’ experiences of unbundling
Chancery Lane is interested in how firms manage their liability for unbundled services - and whether they increase revenue.
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NewsMediation 'in free fall' owing to lack of legal aid
Law Society says the government’s ambition of encouraging mediation has been fundamentally undermined by its own decision to cut funding for early legal advice.
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NewsHousing bill needs legal aid investment to work - Society
Concerns over tenants' ability to enforce rights under Renters (Reform) Bill, which resumes its passage through parliament today.
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NewsOnline courts adding to delays, solicitors claim
Law Society survey of solicitors who have used three online portals tells of emotional impact on clients.
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NewsHouse keeping: Law Society’s property law conference
Climate change, upfront information and staff retention in residential conveyancing were among the hot topics at the Law Society’s flagship property law conference
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NewsAML supervision: Law Society backs consolidation but rejects state regulator
Chancery Lane favours second of four options proposed by the Treasury: a legal sector supervisor but for England and Wales only.
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Feature'Back to basics'
New Law Society president Nick Emmerson tells Paul Rogerson what it means to be a solicitor.
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NewsLaw Society mulls sale of president’s official residence
60 Carey Street was purchased by the Society nearly a century ago.
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NewsNew Law Society president vows to boost regions
Nick Emmerson has taken over from Lubna Shuja as president of the Law Society of England and Wales.
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NewsClimate change practice note in the works for conveyancers
Lenders positioning climate change as 'tier one' risk, Law Society's flagship property conference hears.
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OpinionReframing Justice – changing the story we tell
Law Society programme will identify narratives that can build public support for a well-resourced, well-respected, and independent justice system.