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Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund closure: prepare against future claims, solicitors warned

2021-04-16T15:13:00+01:00

The Law Society has issued a series of warnings ahead of the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) on 30 September 2021 – a move that could leave former owners of law firms that shut in the past two decades liable for losses for any new claims.

Law Society responds to consultation on guideline hourly rates

2021-04-07T08:55:00+01:00

The Law Society has published a response to the Civil Justice Council (CJC) consultation on guideline hourly rates (GHR).

CPR updates offer clarity on interest in Part 36 offers

2021-03-16T15:47:00+00:00

From 6 April 2021, new legislation will give litigators greater certainty about Part 36 offers and interest, the government has announced.

Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal

2021-03-08T16:31:00+00:00

Ahead of the launch of the new whiplash portal on 31 May 2021, the government has updated the rules for small claims.

Guidance for court safety during lockdown
2021-02-22T09:34:00+00:00
Court ID scheme for solicitors
2021-02-15T11:03:00+00:00
Law Society challenge leads to civil legal aid consultation
2021-02-02T09:18:00+00:00

Check if your firm needs to register for tax advice work
2021-02-01T10:16:00+00:00
End of transition period – guidance for civil litigators
2021-01-26T11:35:00+00:00
Consultation: Guideline hourly rates
2021-01-12T10:00:00+00:00

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Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund closure: prepare against future claims, solicitors warned

Law Society responds to consultation on guideline hourly rates

CPR updates offer clarity on interest in Part 36 offers

Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal

Guidance for court safety during lockdown

Court ID scheme for solicitors

Law Society challenge leads to civil legal aid consultation

Check if your firm needs to register for tax advice work

End of transition period – guidance for civil litigators

Consultation: Guideline hourly rates

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