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NewsJoin our Business and Human Rights Workshop in Birmingham
The Law Society is holding a workshop on Monday 12 October in Birmingham 12:00 – 14:00 at De Vere Venues Colmore Gate, 5th & 7th Floor, Colmore Gate Colmore Row to hear about emerging developments in the area of business and human rights, and changing expectations of law firms. We ...
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NewsJoin our Business and Human Rights Workshop in Bristol
The Law Society is holding a workshop on 13 October in Bristol to hear about emerging developments in the area of business and human rights, and changing expectations of law firms.
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International Policy and Engagement
We work to represent, support and promote the interests of our members across the globe.
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Graham Turnbull Memorial Fund - Recruitment Of New Trustees
The Graham Turnbull Memorial Fund (GTMF), a UK registered charity (Number 1082393), is governed by a Board of Trustees, who oversee the strategy of the charity and ensure compliance with UK charity regulations. All trustees are unpaid volunteers. The Board meets at least three times a year, including the Graham ...
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NewsCare Act funding reforms pushed back to 2020
The introduction of a cap on social care costs - a key government election manifesto - is postponed after outcry from local authorities
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NewsTake my advice
Simon Leney bids farewell to longstanding clients – a reminder that clients don’t always accept the advice they are given
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NewsDoing Legal Business in Costa Rica
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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NewsWhat is HMCTS' Secure Data Transfer?
Paul Downer from HM Courts & Tribunals Service explains how its Secure Data Transfer system can save time and money for those users issuing multiple claims
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How to create a Risk and Compliance Service login
If you have not done so already, you will first need to register on the communities page. This can be done from the “Register now” link at the top right of this page.
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Member benefits
As a member, your firm will gain access to a full suite of services, including: COLPs and COFAs ‘safe harbour’ advice service The Risk and Compliance Service has a advice service dedicated to compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs) and compliance officers for finance and administration (COFAs). If you ...
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Who should join the Risk and Compliance Service?
If you are involved in managing compliance, then this service is for you! Recent changes to the legal regulatory landscape mean that, increasingly, senior-level partners, law firm managers and risk professionals will be under intense scrutiny. They are expected to take a lead role in creating an effective risk-aware culture ...
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The best of the web - June 2015
This month’s round-up of the best practice management comment and features from across the web includes articles on what SMEs can expect from the new government, how to identify whether a consultant is genuinely self-employed, and how to meet the challenge of the ‘always-on’ consumer.
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Podcast now available from our Public debate: 'Human rights and the theatre of war'
This debate (recorded on 5 May 2015) discussed questions such as: Is there an increasing number of legal claims being brought against the MoD under human rights law? Does the application of civilian norms to military conduct lead to a surge in claims? Should rules of engagement be subject to ...
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NewsNominate now for 'Human Rights Lawyer of the Year': nominations close 5 June
This category celebrates excellence and outstanding achievement in Human Rights in the year that marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. We are looking for a solicitor whose sheer determination and dedication has made an exceptional contribution to the promotion, protection and advancement of human rights. ...
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Law Society response to the Queen’s speech
There are three areas of specific interest to the Law Society covered in the Queen’s speech: the British Bill of Rights, the Europe Union Referendum Bill and the Investigatory Powers Bill. Law Society president Andrew Caplen said: “British people believe in fundamental principles such as freedom of speech, the right ...
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NewsMake an appointment
Simon Leney strikes a note of caution for those firms appointing themselves as executor when drafting a will – the practice may not be around for much longer
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NewsThink ahead
Graham Murphy explains how the Law Society has been raising the profile of private client practitioners among consumers
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NewsNew international tax compliance regulations in force
The regulations set out FATCA due diligence and reporting obligations for UK financial institutions, explains Jo Summers