All Law Society activity articles – Page 28
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NewsEleventh-hour plea on Lugano pact
Law Society joins plea to EU to allow UK to sign up to convention when Brexit transition period ends.
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OpinionPII: Now is the time to act for spring renewals
Law Society suggests how firms can prepare for an April renewal, and provides alternatives for those concerned about the future.
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NewsReserve training contracts for disabled, says Law Society
Disability is falling behind other protected characteristics, professional body claims.
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FeatureLaw Society business plan 2020/21
2020 has been an extraordinary year for the legal profession, the country, and for the Law Society, writes Paul Tennant.
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NewsJobs at risk as Law Society modernises member services
Chancery Lane seeking to modernise commercial strategy and improve communications.
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NewsExpect no relaxation in AML regime, solicitors warned
Conference will preview new guidance from legal sector supervisors.
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NewsLockdown II: Law firm offices allowed to open and clients can visit
Law Society secures some answers from government about extent of new restrictions.
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FeaturePro Bono Week: Law Society president reflects on voluntary work in Africa
There are opportunities to join projects in other jurisdictions and take our expertise there.
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NewsHasty planning reform threatens the environment, says Society
Making sure that new laws are good laws will take time, Chancery Lane tells consultation.
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NewsSQE: Student loan issues remain unresolved, says Law Society
SQE ‘will mark a big change in how aspiring solicitors begin their career in law’.
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NewsClimate change working group seeks solicitor members
Group consisting of a broad representation of the profession will advise Law Society Council.
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OpinionSolicitors should not be penalised because of financial crime
Whist the profession has an important role to play in the AML regime, the Law Society strongly opposes the economic crime levy.
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NewsJR vital to constitutional balance of powers - Society
Chancery Lane submits reform proposals to Faulks review of administrative law.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: October’s Council meeting
This month’s meeting covered policy impact, public affairs, supporting members during Covid-19, Social Mobility Ambassadors, and more.
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OpinionLawtech and ethics: Discussion paper calls on the profession
Law Society launches paper seeking views on considerations solicitors and firms should have in designing or procuring lawtech solutions.
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OpinionMake the connection
Paul Rogerson Editing the Law Society Gazette, a behemoth among B2B magazines, is a genuine privilege. But it can be exasperating. For as long as I’ve been around, small firms have complained that we write too much about big firms – and vice versa. (And don’t forget ...
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ProfileIn search of a ‘new better’
For David Greene, the Law Society’s new president, the best of times has come at the worst of times. But he is raring to go, hears Paul Rogerson
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NewsSRA considers bid to apply for charitable status
Regulator wants its ‘own legal personality’ and to take advantage of tax benefits.
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NewsTop gongs for solicitors in virtual awards ceremony
Law Society celebrates 26 solicitors and firms in ceremony held over three nights.
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NewsSolicitors to be balloted on Society Council reforms
AGM backs 12-year term limits and a changed constituency system.