All Law Society activity articles – Page 56
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NewsProfits up but law firms warned on drawings
Median profit per equity partner increased for the fifth consecutive year, finds Law Society’s Financial Benchmarking Survey.
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NewsLaw Society issues guidance on new CPD scheme
The guidance aims to help solicitors comply with the new requirements.
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NewsSociety proposes ‘single test’ to allay stamp duty fears
Higher SDLT rate on the purchase of additional residential properties comes into force on 1 April.
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FeatureFuture of legal services
In the first of two articles about The Future of Legal Services, we reflect on what the Law Society’s new report foretells for private practice.
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NewsSociety warns SRA on disciplinary decisions
Regulator ‘should not seek to influence’ sanctions, says Chancery Lane.
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NewsLaw Society outlines 2020 vision
Report looks at how the legal services market will change over the next few years.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: venues and hospitality
Chancery Lane boasts eight ‘function areas’ that offer a valuable service to solicitors.
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OpinionLGBT: celebrating difference
Things are improving for LGBT solicitors but the profession must do more.
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NewsSociety clashes with SRA over potential split
Regulator says only a formal split will reassure the public. But Chancery Lane hits back, accusing the regulator of seeming to ‘devalue’ the profession.
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NewsSociety demands clarity on legal aid contracting
President writes to minister calling for public statement amid speculation two-tier contracting is to be abandoned.
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NewsHonduras lawyer perils under spotlight
Honduras remains one of the most dangerous countries in which to be a human rights defender, Law Society says.
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OpinionHitting the vulnerable hard
Proposed reforms of the small claims procedure would deal a devastating blow to justice.
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NewsSolicitors urged to embrace CMA review of legal services
The Competition and Markets Authority last week announced that it will examine ‘long-standing concerns’ about the affordability of civil legal services.
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Law Society appoints lead for governance review
Dr Nicola Nicholls LVO is a former private equity executive.
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NewsAntitrust watchdog to probe legal services
Competition and Markets Authority to examine ‘long-standing concerns’.
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NewsSearch for LGBT founding members
Law Society establishes new community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender solicitors.
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OpinionGruesome centenaries of 2016
Why lawyers should remember the Somme, the Easter Rising and the Casement trial 100 years on.
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NewsSnooping bill ‘threatens 500 years of legal privilege’
Law Society says draft investigatory powers bill ignores ‘highest right’ traceable back to 1562.
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Solicitor appointed to QC selection panel
Edward Nally replaces Linda Lee as one of two solicitors on 10-person panel.
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NewsNew guidance on immigration offences
Law Society practice note highlights statutory defences for asylum seekers charged with document offences.