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Geneva Peace Week
The Law Society and Transparency International join forces to highlight the role of judges and lawyers in tackling corruption and building peaceful societies Date: ...
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NewsWhat to expect from our autumn conference
Civil Litigation Section committee member Alison Kirby outlines what you can expect from the Section autumn conference on 27 September, which is free of charge for Section members.
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NewsPII proposals and increased risk in modern conveyancing
Michael Garson outlines the importance of risk management for conveyancing firms, now that the Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed its changes to professional indemnity insurance
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NewsClear probate
The new regulations requiring law firms to publicly display their prices will be going ahead – rules that apply to probate work. The Law Society’s Michael Lonergan summarises the new requirements and where more advice can be had
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NewsBest of the web – August 2018
This month’s selection includes articles on changing demands to the legal sector and how to make the most of your website.
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NewsLaw Society publishes new briefing on SRA transparency rules
The new briefing will help you get a better understanding of what the changes were, why they were announced, and initial points to consider for risk and compliance within your practice.
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NewsSRA gives green light to freelance solicitors
Last week, the SRA announced a series of decisions on the outcome of its Handbook reforms. Marzena Lipman, policy adviser at the Law Society, gives an overview of the changes.
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NewsFirms’ websites must show prices, SRA announces
Under new proposals confirmed by the SRA, law firms will now be required to publish the prices they charge. This will cover conveyancing, probate, motoring offences, immigration advice and the cost of bringing claims before an employment tribunal.
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NewsHow to assist with pre-owned park home sales in six steps
Park homes are not equivalent to bricks and mortar, and the procedure for buying and selling one is not subject to the usual conveyancing protocols. Rawdon Crozier and Ibraheem Dulmeer set out the six steps you need to follow.
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NewsBlockchain revolution?
Blockchain has been branded as the future of just about everything and is soon expected to infiltrate all aspects of our lives, from banking to tax returns and voting. But what is it, and how can it be used in property transactions?
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NewsJohn Howard: an apology
In the May 2018 edition (issue 133) of PS, the Law Society published an article entitled ‘State of mind’ by Elizabeth Barclay, a solicitor at Howard Kennedy LLP.
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NewsBest of the web – June 2018
This month’s round-up of best practice management comment, features, and news from across the web includes articles on new technology, workplace culture and mental health.
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Public Accounts Committee on the future of the Modern Slavery Act
The Law Society believes that action against modern slavery should be further strengthened. While the number of prosecutions for modern slavery offences and the number of victims entering the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) are increasing, modern slavery remains a largely hidden crime. The Law Society believes that the government should ...
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Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the human rights implications of the EU Withdrawal Bill
Rights contained in provisions of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights (the Charter), which have equivalent UN treaty rights, and which do not already form part of domestic UK law, should be brought into UK law, and be explicitly protected. Some Charter rights, for example relating to children and ...
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Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights on the human rights implications of the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
This evidence highlights some of the human rights deficiencies in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill. As it currently stands, the Bill provides broad powers to ministers, and the ability to make substantial changes to the regulatory regime and scope of serious criminal offences through secondary legislation. This opens up ...
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Law Society written evidence to the Joint Committee on Human Rights - Attitude to Enforcement of Human Rights
Our submission focuses on questions included in the call for evidence on legal independence and access to resources. We note that the government is currently reviewing the implementation of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), and is expected to report by the 2018 summer recess. ...
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NewsBest of the web – March 2018
This month’s round-up of best practice management comment, features, and news from across the web includes articles on wellbeing and mental health, leadership, and technology and innovation.
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