All Law Society activity articles – Page 44
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NewsLaw Society issues sexual harassment warning
Any allegation should be promptly and responsibly investigated.
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NewsHungry years at Chancery Lane
New Zealand food parcels arrived at the Law Society more than once
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NewsLegal aid cuts shown up as false economy - new research
Research published today by the Law Society adds to growing evidence that the government’s legal aid cuts have been a false economy. The research, conducted by Ipsos MORI, shows a statistical link between getting early legal advice and resolving problems sooner. Early advice is defined as within three months of ...
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NewsLeave GCs caught up in accountability regime alone, City watchdog told
Law Society uses Financial Conduct Authority consultation to repeat concerns about senior managers regime.
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FeatureSociety spotlight: Planning for an uncertain market
October’s meeting of the Law Society Council
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Law Society set to intervene in key privilege case
Chancery Lane says ruling could have ’perverse effect of discouraging firms from self-reporting’.
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NewsLaw Society backs alternative wills
Law Society broadly supportive of Law Commission proposals to reform wills law.
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NewsNew look Junior Lawyers Division revealed
Committee will be tasked with keeping an eye on issues affecting young lawyers, including the SQE.
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FeatureVictim support: Ahmed Aydeed
The Junior Lawyer of the Year 2017 is proud to serve ‘demonised’ asylum-seekers who have lost everything.
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NewsAutomation to take 67,000 legal jobs, Society predicts
Loss will be offset by continuing growth in demand for legal services, according to sector forecast.
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FeatureBrexit taskforce: A progress report on leaving the EU
The Law Society is working hard to place the law and profession in the best possible position whatever the outcome of Brexit.
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NewsSociety begins recruiting for new board
Solicitor and lay members sought for streamlined oversight body.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards - in pictures
Winners announced at last night’s awards all pictured, plus the reactions from social media.
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NewsGascoyne and Greene lead Excellence parade
Law Society announces 19 winners of the 11th Excellence Awards.
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FeatureSociety spotlight: How you can stay on trend
Joining the Law Society Insights community will help ensure your voice is heard
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News‘No evidence’ to support standard of proof shift
No evidence yet indicating need for switch from criminal to civil standard at SDT, says Law Society.
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NewsLloyd George tribute
Members of the family of David Lloyd George joined Law Society president Joe Egan at a ceremony to rename the Old Council Chamber in 113 Chancery Lane in honour of the only solicitor to become prime minister. Lloyd George, who was PM from 1916 to 1922, was also the only ...
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NewsSRA turning legal sector into 'wild west', says Law Society
Criticism of plans to relax rules on how and where solicitors can practise.
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NewsGlobal Legal Centre campaign stepped up as Brexit looms
New centre aims to bolster global reputation of England and Wales as central jurisdiction for the rule of law.
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NewsLeniency call for 'overworked' employees facing manslaughter sentence
Law Society says stress due to matters outside of the offender's control should count as mitigation.