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NewsGovernment publishes new voluntary Code of Practice for the commercial property sector
The code, published on 19 June 2020, is intended to reinforce and promote good practice in relationships between landlords and tenants as they deal with the income shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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NewsWe're taking our Excellence Awards 2020 online
This year’s Law Society Excellence Awards will be going ahead as a series of online events
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NewsFurlough scheme: guidance for law firms
The Law Society has published guidance for firms on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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NewsFinancial 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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NewsLaw 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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NewsOur 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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NewsOur 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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NewsIndustry 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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NewsLand 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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NewsCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for using the variation agreement
The Law Society has released advice on using the variation agreement during COVID-19 measures, including a draft specimen clause.
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NewsLibrary 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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NewsThe Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 report
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 are out.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We’re making representations on your behalf in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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NewsCOVID-19 legal relief initiative
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Law Society partner Clio has launched a $1million USD legal relief initiative.
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NewsIR35 changes delayed to 2021
Following a review of its plans in January 2020, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that changes to off-payroll working rules known as IR35 in the private sector will go ahead.
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NewsHMRC announces changes to capital gains tax
From 6 April 2020, the deadlines for paying capital gains tax after selling a residential property in the UK are changing.
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NewsElectronically signed deeds are legal, lord chancellor confirms
In a written statement on 3 March 2020, the lord chancellor confirmed that documents signed electronically have legal force in England and Wales.
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NewsClosure of the Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund
The Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund will close on 30 September 2020. This may leave former principles of law firms liable for future claims. Make sure you’re prepared.
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Law Society’s report to UN about Turkey’s record on human rights
Together with 13 other bar associations and organisations, we’ve submitted a report for the universal periodic review of Turkey to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The report gathers evidence on the situation of lawyers, judges and prosecutors in Turkey since the end of 2015. It documents an increase in ...