All Law Society activity articles – Page 5
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NewsThousand sign up for property form consultation
More than 1,000 conveyancing professionals have registered to be part of the Law Society's consultation on the TA6 property information form.
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NewsLock doors and leave early: Immigration firms on hate list urged to be cautious
‘Serious concerns’ about safety of solicitors after names and addresses published online.
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NewsSociety sounds alarm as solicitors named as potential targets for violent protest
Chancery Lane urges government to protect lawyers as law firm names are circulated by far-right agitators.
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NewsFuture Law Society leader welcomes digital progress
'Utterly refreshing to focus on access to justice for all, not just on reducing the number of claims,' Brett Dixon tells lord mayor’s event.
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NewsSociety recommends 5.18% pay rise for trainees
Chancery Lane urges firms to consider the recommendation when looking at how much to pay employees.
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NewsProject Rise: another firm signs up to part-time training initiative
Scheme initiated by Law Society's Disabled Solicitors Network to make the profession more diverse.
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NewsActivist conveyancers lose vote of no confidence in Law Society
Conveyancers unhappy with updated property information form forced a special general meeting which took place this afternoon.
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NewsSpeed up means test reforms, new government urged
Updated research suggests people living significantly below Minimum Income Standard will have to contribute towards legal costs.
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NewsTributes paid to former Law Society president Nicholas Fluck
Chancery Lane's leader from 2013-14 was a steadfast advocate for access to justice and the rule of law.
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OpinionDisability Pride Month: What is it and why does it matter?
Members of the Law Society's Disabled Solicitors Network Committee share their experiences.
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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.