News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- November 30, 2017
- Law Society Warns On PI Reforms
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Ordinary people, including the elderly, will be denied expert legal advice by increases in small claims limits
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- November 30, 2017
- Diversity & Inclusion Forum In The North
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The first diversity and inclusion forum for the north was held at DWF in Manchester on 8 November
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- November 27, 2017
- The False Economy Of Legal Aid Cuts
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Law Society publishes research showing cuts to legal aid cost the public purse more in the long run
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- November 21, 2017
- The Biggest Cyber-Threat Of All
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Friday afternoon fraud is now the biggest cybercrime afflicting the legal sector
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- November 20, 2017
- Pro Bono Plugs Gaping Holes In State Funding
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Tragic events in 2017 highlight the vital support provided by pro bono lawyers in the face of deep cuts to Legal Aid
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- November 14, 2017
- 'Untenable' Cuts To LGFS Start On 1 December
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The MoJ has announced that the proposed cut to LGFS will come into force on 1 December
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- November 14, 2017
- 100 Years Since Women Became People
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1914 Court of Appeal case Bebb v Law Society found that women failed to fall within the definition of ‘persons’
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- November 13, 2017
- Changing Face Of Legal Sector Revealed
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Productivity in the legal services sector may double by 2038, but at the cost of 20% fewer jobs
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- November 13, 2017
- Law Society Responds to FCA's OPBAS Consultation
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The consultation invited comments on a proposed sourcebook for professional body supervisors
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- November 10, 2017
- 'Ello 'Ello - What 'Ave We Got 'Ere, Then?
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Directors need to understand that their company must police itself for good corporate governance