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NewsIndia Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 on legal sector and how to handle contractual disputes in the UK and Indian jurisdictions
On August 14, 2020 we organised a webinar in collaboration with Clyde Co and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on the Impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector and how to handle contractual disputes in the UK and Indian jurisdictions.
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Belarus lawyers prevented from carrying out their professional duties
The Law Society, together with Lawyers for Lawyers and the Institute for the Rule of Law of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA-IROL), has written to the authorities in Belarus regarding threats to the independence of the legal profession and access to justice in the aftermath of the recent elections ...
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Government consults on data on land control
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a call for evidence on its proposals to improve the transparency of contractual mechanisms, such as land options
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Law Society sends joint urgent appeal to UN Special Rapporteurs on detained Turkish lawyers
The Law Society, together with other organisations, has written to five UN Special Rapporteurs to express deepening concern about the condition of two lawyers detained in Turkey
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Where are the new Nightingale courts?
In July 2020, the government announced plans to open ‘Nightingale Courts’ to help the justice system recover from the impact of coronavirus.
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HMRC withdraws VAT concession for property searches by post
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the VAT ‘postal concession’ will be formally withdrawn on 1 December 2020.
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Consultation on regulation of residential property agents
Between July and September 2020, RICS and the Property Ombudsman are consulting on a new Draft Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents.
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Law Commission reports on reforming leasehold
On 21 July, the Law Commission published three reports on reforming leasehold home ownership.
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COVID-hours pilot in crown courts
As part of its coronavirus court-recovery plan, HMCTS has announced a pilot for extended operating hours in crown courts.
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Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society Legal Services and the UK/Australia Free Trade Agreement Panel Discussion
Watch the Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society (AALS) panel discussion on Legal Services and the UK/Australia Free Trade Agreement: AALS’ Contributions to the Law Society of England and Wales’ research
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Fees reduced in civil and family courts
The Ministry of Justice has announced a reduction in court and probate fees in civil and family courts from 3 August 2020.
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Probate fees reduced in civil and family courts
The Ministry of Justice has announced a reduction in court and probate fees in civil and family courts from 3 August 2020.
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Remote witnessing for wills legalised – temporarily
The Law Society has welcomed the government’s plans to temporarily legalise wills witnessed over Zoom and Skype, in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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More solicitors using the online probate service
The Law Society has met with HM Court and Tribunal Services (HMCTS) regarding a review of the probate service.
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Wearing a mask in English courts and tribunals
From Monday 27 July, HMCTS is asking all court and tribunal users to wear a face covering in the public areas of its buildings in England.
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Take part in the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2021
The Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2021 is now open for participants.
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Best of the web – July 2020
Our July round-up includes features on making the most of LinkedIn, succession for small law firms, and how to prepare for a video job interview.
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Government responds to the public consultation on the European Electronic Communications Code
In 2019, the government consulted on its proposed approach to implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code Directive.The government has now published its reponse to the consultation
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Lockdown in Wales: the effect on firms, clients and access to justice
In Wales, poor broadband service and a longer and more severe lockdown have had significant impacts on law firms and their clients. Managing partners Clive Thomas and Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones explain how they have developed their business models to work and serve clients remotely
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New online service for using lasting powers of attorney
On 17 July, the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) launched its new ‘use a lasting power of attorney’ (LPA) service.
