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

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

Charity Commission Consultation
August 30, 2018
Charity Commission Consultation

Law Society responds to Commission's consultation on guidance for trustees
 

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

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

 

Public Order Offences Consultation
August 28, 2018
Public Order Offences Consultation

Law Society responds to Sentencing Council's consultation on public order offences

Law Society Highly Critical Of SRA Proposals
August 28, 2018
Law Society Highly Critical Of SRA Proposals

LSB encouraged to reject "misguided" proposals that "jeopardise the public interest" and weaken the rule of law

QC Appointment Scheme Consultation
August 21, 2018
QC Appointment Scheme Consultation

Law Society advocacy advisory group responds to consultation issued by the QCA

Early Advice: Write To Lord Chancellor
August 21, 2018
Early Advice: Write To Lord Chancellor

Law Society's online tool simplifies process of writing to the Lord Chancellor about early legal advice

Technology And Law Policy Commission Holds First Session
August 17, 2018
Technology And Law Policy Commission Holds First Session

Commission investigates state of algorithms in the justice system

Response To Lords Committee Call For Evidence
August 16, 2018
Response To Lords Committee Call For Evidence

Law Society submits evidence to Select Committee reviewing Bribery Act

Excellence Awards 2018 Shortlist Revealed
August 15, 2018
Excellence Awards 2018 Shortlist Revealed

Awards recognise and celebrate the best and brightest law firms, in-house teams and legal professionals