All Law Society activity articles – Page 52
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NewsBuy-to-let tax changes ‘legislation by stealth’
Law Society says amendments at committee stage 'set disturbing precedent'.
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NewsCourt of Appeal threshold to remain unchanged
Automatic right to oral hearing will be removed, but ‘real prospect of success’ remains the benchmark.
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NewsEnd ‘campaign’ against solicitor-advocates – Bourns
Law Society president says solicitor-advocates are not given enough credit for their work.
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NewsDon't meddle without evidence, Society warns competition watchdog
Chancery Lane supports call for more pricing transparency – but says it should be delivered by the market.
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NewsSociety backs reform of 'distracting' e-conveyancing law
Chancery Lane responds in detail to proposals for reform of Land Registration Act 2002.
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OpinionJudicial diversity: solicitors are the key
We must help to give solicitors a ‘line of sight’ to a judicial appointment from the start of their career.
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OpinionTouting situation is deteriorating
The SRA is dangerously proposing to water down public protection from touting.
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NewsSociety gives qualified backing to ABS reforms
Traditional firms and ABSs must operate on level playing field, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsExcellence Awards – shortlist published
Law Society unveils solicitors and firms in running to be hailed as ‘brightest and best’ for 2016.
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Opinion
EU referendum: a unique opportunity to save courts
The public interest should be a priority.
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NewsShocking infographic highlights housing ‘advice deserts’
Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon urges government to commission providers to prevent conflicts of interest.
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NewsPractice note gives stamp of approval to digital signatures
Guidance sets out the relevant law around the use of e-signatures on commercial contracts.
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NewsSolicitors who ‘embarrass’ Legal Aid Agency face sanctions
Clause appears in 90-page document outlining standard terms for new criminal legal aid contract.
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NewsProfession condemns threat to rule of law in Turkey
Ankara dismisses 2,745 judges following coup attempt.
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NewsLaw Society voices concerns over ‘regulator shopping’ rule changes
Proposals could leave clients without insurance cover, Chancery Lane says.
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ProfileInterview: Robert Bourns
New Law Society president Robert Bourns wants solicitors to face the future with confidence.
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NewsCLAF revived to support access to justice
A proposal to support access to justice through a pooled fund financed by money derived from civil damages has been revived in earnest.
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NewsForeign jurisdictions eye Brexit boost – Society president
Robert Bourns says some competing jurisdictions are already pressing for changes to jurisdiction clauses in cross-border contracts.
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News‘Radical’ handbook reforms will widen access to justice, SRA says
Chief executive Paul Philip says certain safeguards will be needed after Law Society raises concerns.
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NewsLet lawyers help with Brexit, Law Society urges PM
Profession will support the government with negotiations around article 50.