News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- February 13, 2017
- Driving Offences and Penalties Consultation
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The Law Society has responded to a MoJ consultation on driving offences and penalties relating to causing death and serious injury
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- February 13, 2017
- Sentencing for Breach Offences Draft Guideline Consultation
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The Law Society has responded to the consultation about the draft guideline for sentencing for breach offences
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- February 13, 2017
- The Weakest Link In Your Cyber Security
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The Panama Papers leak exposed the most common weakest link in law firms' cyber security: People
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- February 13, 2017
- Law Society Interim CEO
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Following the resignation of Catherine Dixon from the role of CEO, the Law Society has appointed Paul Tennant as Interim CEO.
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- February 13, 2017
- Law Society Governance Review
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As part of their ongoing governance review, the Law Society has appointed the Good Governance Institiute to facilitate the process
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- January 26, 2017
- HMRC Notices
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Firms which advise clients on the establishment of offshore companies or trusts may shortly receive a letter from HMRC seeking information about beneficial ownership or interests
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- January 25, 2017
- Law Society Brexit Update
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Since the EU referendum, the Law Society has been gathering members' views on the impact that leaving the EU could have on both their clients and their businesses
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- January 25, 2017
- MoJ Consultation on Transforming Our Justice System
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The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation which invited views on broad proposals for 'assisted digital' services
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- January 25, 2017
- Issues Affecting Solicitors in 2017
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In the first in a series on the key issues concerning solicitors in 2017, Robert Bourns, President of the Law Society, looks at threats to access to justice
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- December 15, 2016
- Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation
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It is crucial that as many people as possible express their concerns about the reforms