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NewsPractice Direction update on extending time limits during coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 118th update to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) allows parties to extend time limits, and clarifies the rules on recorded hearings.
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Episode two: Joanne Kane
Jonathan and Ollie meet Joanne Kane, barrister and vice chair of the Young Barristers Committee.
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Episode one: Eloise Skinner
Welcome to the first episode of the Junior Lawyers Division podcast.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We’re making representations on your behalf in response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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New Report: “A Window of Opportunity: Support to the Rule of Law in Guatemala”
We are pleased to announce the launch of a new joint report on Rule of Law in Guatemala
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for conveyancers advising clients on house moves
The Law Society has released guidance which should be read with the government advice on home moving .
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COVID-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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New forms to apply for a grant of representation
On 23 March 2020, HM Courts Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched new standard grant of representation application forms for legal professionals.
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Update on legal practitioner keyworkers
Advocates and solicitors who work on imminent or ongoing court or tribunal hearings are included in the government’s list of key workers during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Budget update – March 2020
We’ve summarised key developments in the Spring Budget impacting property practitioners.
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IR35 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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New RICS Code for leasing business premises
We’ve worked with RICS to develop its new Code for leasing business premises, which published in February 2020.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and residential conveyancing transactions
We’ve had many questions from our members about the possible impacts of COVID-19 on conveyancing transactions.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
We know members will have questions about the implications of COVID-19. We’re keeping the coronavirus situation under review. Our online resources will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent guidance
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, the Law Society is listening to members and asking questions of other organisations
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – civil and family courts to go virtual by default
Remote working will become the norm in the civil and family courts, the lord chief justice said in his latest update on the coronavirus crisis on 19 March.
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HMRC 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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Law Society’s joint statement on Egypt
Our joint oral statement before the UN Human Rights Council on the treatment of human rights defenders in Egypt
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SRA: Corporate strategy 2020 – 2023
We have responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on their new corporate strategy.
