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NewsLaw Society’s joint submission to UN Special Rapporteur
Law Society supports lawyers on hunger strike in Turkey
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Legal Professional Privilege in Japan – our submission
The Law Society of England Wales provided a submission to the Japan Fair Trade Commission’s (JFTC) proposed rules and guidelines to implement the Anti-Monopoly Act of Japan (AMA). The bill to amend the Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolisation and Maintenance of Fair Trade was passed in ...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Supporting junior lawyers
We’re aware that coronavirus (COVID-19) is posing a significant concern for many junior lawyers.
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Imprisoned lawyers in Turkey at risk in coronavirus pandemic
The Law Society sends letter to draw attention to the exceptional threat posed by the Covid-19 pandemic to imprisoned lawyers in Turkey.
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Financial resilience for law firms: Should you take up any of the coronavirus financial assistance schemes?
Andrew Allen looks at the potential risks of some of the government schemes designed to support businesses through lockdown, and looks at other ways law firms can ensure their financial resilience during the pandemic and beyond
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Law Society resources for safe return to the office
The Law Society has published a practical framework and toolkit to help law firms return to the office safely, in response to government guidance.
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Our library staff are here to help
Library staff are working from home to provide a limited enquiry and document delivery service from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
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Law Society sends letter on ten lawyers arrested in Turkey
The Law Society is concerned about the arrest of ten Turkish lawyers
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DAC 6 deferral proposed by EU Commission
On 8 May 2020, the European Commission published a proposal to postpone the requirement to make first reports under DAC 6 by three months.
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Reviewing the probate service during coronavirus – May 2020
We continue to meet with HM Courts and Tribunals Service to review the status of the probate service in light of coronavirus restrictions.
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Our library staff are still here to help
Library staff are working from home to provide a limited enquiry and document delivery service from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
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Industry guidance on re-opening the home-moving market safely
The Law Society has endorsed pan-industry guidance for conveyancers advising clients on house moves during coronavirus (COVID-19) measures.
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Practice notes updated on virtual execution and e-signatures
We’ve updated two practice notes in response to HM Land Registry’s recent changes to property transactions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Land Registry changes to property transactions during coronavirus (COVID-19)
HM Land Registry has taken a temporary step towards accepting electronic signatures on deeds, and relaxed some identity verification rules.
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SRA: Changes to the principles for qualified lawyers
We have responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on changes to principles for qualified lawyers.
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Podcast: Top five tips for working from home
Chair of the Civil Litigation Committee, James Perry, and vice-chair, John Cuss, discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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Episode three: James Kitching
Jonathan and Ollie meet James Kitching, corporate finance solicitor at Womble Bond Dickinson.
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Court and tribunal building status during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the coronavirus the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service announced that the work of the courts and tribunals will be consolidated into fewer building for public safety reasons.
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Consultation: coronavirus’ impact on the civil justice system
In a rapid consultation, the Civil Justice Council has sought feedback on the coronavirus measures from civil court users.
