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Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.

Personal Branding For Lawyers: Beyond The Business Card
August 24, 2017
Personal Branding For Lawyers: Beyond The Business Card

You already have a personal brand - you just may not know it yet

Stamp Duty Land Tax Survey
August 23, 2017
Stamp Duty Land Tax Survey

HMRC released figures on 28 July showing the impact of the additional 3% stamp duty land tax
 

Teesside University Accredited For CILEx Courses
August 23, 2017
Teesside University Accredited For CILEx Courses

Diploma in Legal Practice to be first course under new CILEx accreditation

HMCTS Flexible Operating Hours Pilot
August 23, 2017
HMCTS Flexible Operating Hours Pilot

Proposals for flexible hours raise more concerns than solutions, says Law Society president Joe Egan

Local Firms Shortlisted In 11th Excellence Awards
August 16, 2017
Local Firms Shortlisted In 11th Excellence Awards

The Law Society has unveiled the shortlist for the 11th Excellence Awards
 

Growing Your Client Base: Content Is King
August 15, 2017
Growing Your Client Base: Content Is King

Legal writer Alex Heshmaty explains what content marketing is, and how law firms can use it to grow their client base

Consultation On Sentencing Guidelines: Child Cruelty
August 14, 2017
Consultation On Sentencing Guidelines: Child Cruelty

The Sentencing Council is seeking views on new guidelines for offences of cruelty to a child

SRA 2017-20 Corporate Strategy Consultation
August 11, 2017
SRA 2017-20 Corporate Strategy Consultation

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on its Corporate Strategy for 2017-20.

Law Society Responds To SRA Consultation On A New Route To Qualification
August 10, 2017
Law Society Responds To SRA Consultation On A New Route To Qualification

The Law Society has responded to the SRA's recent consultation

Unfair Leasehold Practices Consultation
August 9, 2017
Unfair Leasehold Practices Consultation

Government releases consultation on tackling unfair practices in the legal market