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NewsSolicitors’ Indemnity Fund closure: prepare against future claims, solicitors warned
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.
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Support for getting workplace coronavirus tests
If your firm is interested in getting government support to provide free workplace testing kits, you must register your interest by Wednesday 31 March.
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Legal Services Board proposes 10-year strategy for legal sector
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has proposed a new 10-year strategy for the whole legal sector, and consulted on the proposals from 9 December 2020 and 5 February 2021.
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Law Society supports the #10000BlackInterns initiative
On 8 February 2021, the Law Society announced it has joined the #10000BlackInterns initiative and encourages law firms and legal businesses to do the same.
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Law Society publishes new suggestions for disability inclusion for smaller organisations
No matter how big or small your firm, in-house team or organisation, you can make a positive change to improve disability inclusion
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Updated anti-money laundering guidance from Legal Sector Affinity Group
The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has updated its anti-money laundering (AML) guidance for the legal sector.
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Law Society Connect: the meeting place for small firm members
Law Society Connect is a new digital community where members meet, find tips and advice, share information and connect with other small firm practitioners.
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Legal services in national lockdown – 2021
The UK government has published guidance on the new national lockdown announced on 4 January 2021.
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Guide to legal services in the Brexit free trade agreement
On 24 December 2020, the UK and the EU reached a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The Law Society has published an initial analysis.
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Transparency progress in legal services
On 17 December, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a review of progress in the legal services sector, noting positive changes.
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New COVID tiers in England – what they mean for your firm
The government has published guidance on the new local restrictions, which will come into effect from 2 December 2020.
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How do you manage risk? Support from our Section supporter
As the insurance market changes, so do underwriters’ approaches to analysing risk. Paragon, in partnership with leading professional indemnity insurance underwriters, has developed a new approach to presenting firms.
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Lockdown 2.0 and ongoing coronavirus support
The new lockdown came into force in England at 12.01am on 5 November 2020 and is expected to last until at least 2 December.
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Closing down your firm – updated practice note
On 5 November 2020, the Law Society updated our practice note on the regulations to consider when closing down your practice.
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Legal Services Board approves the Solicitors Qualifying Exam
From 1 September 2021, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will introduce a new route to qualifying as a solicitor: the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).
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Furlough scheme extended until December 2020
The Law Society has published guidance for firms on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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Changes to our Professional Development Centre
From 23 November 2020, the PDC will no longer be available. You’ll need to complete any courses you have begun by this date. You’ll also need to download any training records and certificates you want to keep while you still have access.
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Share your views: Lawtech, ethics and the rule of law
We’re seeking views on the ethical considerations for solicitors and firms when designing or procuring lawtech solutions.
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Financial benchmarking survey 2021 - deadline extension
The deadline for the Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2021 has been extended.
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Advice for law firms facing local lockdowns
The Law Society has published a blueprint to help solicitors and law firms navigate local or area-specific lockdowns.
