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

Law Society Acts On Misuse Of NDAs
October 15, 2018
Law Society Acts On Misuse Of NDAs

Law Society informs MPs that it will take action over inappropriate use of non-disclosure agreements

TVLS Welcomes New District Judge
October 4, 2018
TVLS Welcomes New District Judge

Clare Davies sworn in as District Judge at Teesside Crown Court
 

LGFS Redetermination Guidelines
September 4, 2018
LGFS Redetermination Guidelines

Legal Aid Agency publishes new guidance in view of Law Society's successful LGFS challenge

No Deal Brexit Could Wipe £3bn From Legal Sector
September 3, 2018
No Deal Brexit Could Wipe £3bn From Legal Sector

New analysis released by Law Society points towards challenging post-Brexit landscape for lawyers

Access To Justice Foundation Seeks Your Support
August 30, 2018
Access To Justice Foundation Seeks Your Support

Foundation aims to improve access to justice for the most vulnerable

LASPO Legal Aid Review
August 29, 2018
LASPO Legal Aid Review

The government’s promised review of the LASPO Part 1 is now underway

 

Three Ways To Future-Proof Your Firm
August 29, 2018
Three Ways To Future-Proof Your Firm

What can firms do to ensure their long terms success?
 

BPC Forum - Save The Date
August 28, 2018
BPC Forum - Save The Date

BPC Forum to meet on 8 October at Northumbria Law School

 

Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Consultation
August 9, 2018
Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal Consultation

Tribunal consulting on replacing the current criminal standard of proof in proceedings with civil standard of proof

Court ID Cards For Lawyers Piloted
August 8, 2018
Court ID Cards For Lawyers Piloted

Trial scheme to see solicitors and barristers exempted from many onerous court security measures