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

ECJ Challenges Legality of UK's IP Act
December 21, 2016
ECJ Challenges Legality of UK's IP Act

ECJ rules that retained data can only be accessed by authorities in cases of serious crime

A Personal Perspective on Two Centuries of Change
December 20, 2016
A Personal Perspective on Two Centuries of Change

On 21 March 2017 the Yorkshire Law Society will have been in existence for 231 years

Legal Action Group Highlights Advice Deserts
December 19, 2016
Legal Action Group Highlights Advice Deserts

Fall in number of challenges to evictions at time of record repossessions highlighted in report

Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation
December 15, 2016
Responding to the Personal Injury Reform Consultation

It is crucial that as many people as possible express their concerns about the reforms

IP Act "Enshrines Parallel Construction in English Law"
December 12, 2016
IP Act "Enshrines Parallel Construction in English Law"

Under-reported section 56 of IP Act raises serious questions over impact on fairness of trials

Controversial Bill Receives Royal Assent
December 9, 2016
Controversial Bill Receives Royal Assent

The controversial Investigatory Powers Bill - aka "Snoopers' Charter" - received Royal Assent last week

Ministry of Justice Scraps 500% Rises
December 9, 2016
Ministry of Justice Scraps 500% Rises

The government is reversing 500% rises in fees for UK immigration and asylum tribunals following pressure

Professional Development Centre
December 9, 2016
Professional Development Centre

The Law Society recently launched its new Professional Development Centre, replacing the old CPD Centre

Article 50 in 50 Seconds
December 9, 2016
Article 50 in 50 Seconds

As part of its public legal education role the Law Society has launched a short animation explaining the issue being considered by the Supreme Court

Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action
December 9, 2016
Personal Injury Reform: Law Society Encourages Action

The Law Society encourages members to take action to oppose the government's proposals