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

Extended Court Hours Trialling Postponed
October 10, 2017
Extended Court Hours Trialling Postponed

HMCTS postpones extended hours pilot schemes that were due to start in May '18

Joe Egan Addresses First Regional Forum
October 9, 2017
Joe Egan Addresses First Regional Forum

The Law Society held its first Regional Forum on 25 September in Liverpool
 

Legal Aid Roadshows In The North
October 9, 2017
Legal Aid Roadshows In The North

Law Society's roadshow on tendering for civil legal aid contracts will be in Newcastle on 16 October

Response To Enforcement Of Suspended Orders Consultation
September 13, 2017
Response To Enforcement Of Suspended Orders Consultation

The Law Society has responded to a consultation by the CPRC

Response To AML Consultation
September 12, 2017
Response To AML Consultation

The Law Society has responded to HM Treasury’s consultation on the anti-money laundering supervisory review

Quoting For Residential Conveyancing
August 24, 2017
Quoting For Residential Conveyancing

Please complete the Law Society's survey about how you quote for residential conveyancing work

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
 

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
 

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

Sentencing Council Consultation On Domestic Abuse
August 9, 2017
Sentencing Council Consultation On Domestic Abuse

The Law Society has responded to the Sentencing Council's consultation