All News articles – Page 10
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NewsUnderstanding Lexcel - working towards the Standard (18 May 2017, London)
With ever-increasing competitive forces and client demands, it’s vital that providers of legal services manage the quality of advice and level of client service delivered.
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NewsNew guidance on minimum energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property
In February, the government released new guidance on the operation of the regulations behind the minimum energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property, coming into force in April 2018. Warren Gordon outlines the key points of the guidance
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Better Combat Compensation - Law Society response
In December 2016 the Ministry of Defence (MoD) published a consultation, ‘Better Combat Compensation’, that included proposals to change the processes for awarding compensation for injuries and deaths in comba
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NewsSale of land – breach of contract
The Court of Appeal reviewed if there was a breach of contract in, Savills (UK) v Blacker and another [2017] EWCA Civ 68.
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NewsThe Fourth Anti–Money Laundering Directive ((EU) 2015/849)
Lesley King provides commentary on the impact of 4ALMD on practitioners.
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NewsTop Tips to ensure you are protected against cyber crime
Peter Wright is a Solicitor and Managing Director of Digital Law UK. He is the author of the Cyber Security Toolkit (Law Society Publishing, 2016).
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NewsUrgent clarity needed for tax hike on property transactions
Unconfirmed reports of a planned tax hike on a key part of the house-buying process prompted the Law Society of England and Wales today to urge HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to clarify the position.
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NewsDoing Legal Business in the Nordic-Baltic region
Our series of Doing Legal Business guides provides an overview and guide to doing legal business in key international markets. Our comprehensive guide gives you a detailed overview of: Information about the legal services market in each country Main economic sectors and areas for law firms How the legal ...
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NewsNew social network for LGBT lawyers launches
The Law Society’s LGBT Division has launched the first professional social networking app for LGBT Lawyers and their allies.
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Free JLD forum: helping you to secure a training position (8 October)
The Junior Lawyers Division is holding a free one-day skills event to assist LPC students and LPC graduates with their search for a training position.
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NewsSHORTER HEADLINE FOR LANDING PAGES (delete if not needed)
INTRO - USED ON LANDING PAGES AS TEASERS
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NewsVariation on a theme
Lesley King rounds up the latest developments in the world of private client, including an application under the Variation of Trusts Act, and a will in favour of a long-term carer being overturned by disappointed relatives.
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NewsSRA Handbook proposals: Catherine Dixon responds
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on major changes to the SRA Handbook. Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon outlines the risks the proposals present to the legal profession and to clients
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NewsAugust from Association of Women Solicitors London
AWSL had fantastic feedback on our first lunch-time event where we were able to network, hear the talk and feast on a delicious buffet lunch.
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NewsHelp us fill in the blanks: equality in law
Please give us 15 minutes of your time to updating the Career Progression Report survey.
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NewsSeeking new WLD Committee members
We are looking for brilliant and practical women solicitors to join our committee!
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NewsCall for evidence on the EU's Regulatory Framework for Financial Services - Law Society response
The Law Society has responded to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services.
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NewsCommission consultation on start-up initiative
The response is to the Commission consultation under the Start-up initiative. The objective of the consultation is to seek feedback from all relevant stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and start-up communities, with the aim of improving the environment for start-ups in Europe.
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NewsShortlist for Woman of the Year announced
The names of the brightest and best from the solicitor profession have been unveiled by the Law Society of England and Wales in their 10th annual Excellence Awards shortlist.