All Law Society activity articles – Page 26
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NewsInternational Women’s Day: Gender equality toolkit for lawyers
Law Society teams up with City firm Bates Wells to produce advice on how to set up gender equality initiatives.
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NewsGreene to step aside as Law Society president
Edwin Coe senior partner has announced that he will relinquish presidency on 19 March amid a long-running client dispute.
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FeatureReview: The Law Society Art Group 61st exhibition
Art can work very well online, as the virtual exhibit proves.
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FeatureLaw Society Art Group embraces online exhibition
This year, the show brings together artworks by 32 members of varying expressions and subjects.
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NewsRecommended trainee minimum rises by 1.1%
Nobody should face unnecessary financial barriers to entering the profession, Law Society says.
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NewsConveyancing taskforce set up to manage digital transition
Law Society one of five members that will formulate and agree proposals to improve home buying and selling market.
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NewsSunak urged to act ahead of March stamp duty cliff-edge
Thousands of transactions ongoing and may not be completed in time for stamp duty holiday.
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OpinionLSB business plan must revitalise the legal sector
The Law Society encourages the Legal Services Board to focus its strategy on ensuring regulatory stability.
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NewsFirms encouraged to join black interns initiative
Law Society joins programme aiming to offer work experience in 20 sectors where black people under-represented.
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NewsConveyancers need list of approved digital ID suppliers, Land Registry told
Law Society says solicitors do not have knowledge to know which product meets 'safe harbour' requirements.
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NewsLaw Society launches Wales manifesto ahead of election
Next Senedd term seen as pivotal for devolution of justice.
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FeatureCroeso i gymru
No Welsh government has faced a challenge like Covid-19, which has highlighted the realities – and limitations – of devolution, writes Marialuisa Taddia. If the crisis does pave the way for further governance reforms, will Cardiff finally take control of justice and policing?
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News'Imaginary capital': legal aid change removes £100,000 mortgage cap
Scope widens following legal challenge brought by Public Law Project and supported by the Law Society.
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OpinionSolicitors urged to review AML policies as new guidance launches
Guidance explains what is a ‘must’, a ‘should’ and a ‘may’ to help ensure practices can understand and address anti-money laundering risk.
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NewsReview AML procedures now, practitioners warned
New version of anti-money laundering guidance published today.
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OpinionUpdating the Law Society Council
Solicitors recently had the opportunity to vote on the composition of the Law Society Council.
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NewsSolicitors refuse to back ombudsman’s 19% budget rise
Increase request is ‘out of step’ at a time when so many firms may be struggling.
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NewsSociety proposes two-week ‘pause’ as court health fears grow
Members expressing concerns about the safety of court buildings, despite assurances from HMCTS that they are Covid-secure.