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

Law Clinic Recognised in National Awards
April 28, 2017
Law Clinic Recognised in National Awards

The Law Clinic wins award at the LawWorks & Attorney General's Student Pro Bono Awards 2017

Law Society 2017 Presidential Election Results
April 27, 2017
Law Society 2017 Presidential Election Results

Simon Davis of Clifford Chance wins the 2017 presidential election
 

Law Society 2016 Review
April 20, 2017
Law Society 2016 Review

The Law Society has published a brief high level summary of their Law Society Review
 

Response to Employment Tribunal Fees Consultation
April 20, 2017
Response to Employment Tribunal Fees Consultation

In January the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) published its review of the impact of employment tribunal fees

CMA Transparency Toolkit
April 18, 2017
CMA Transparency Toolkit

The CMA report on the legal services marked identified price and service information for consumers as a key area of focus

Solicitor Advocate of the Year - Nominate Today
April 18, 2017
Solicitor Advocate of the Year - Nominate Today

The Law Society are looking for an inspirational individual whose practical advocacy skills are second to none

Anti Money Laundering Survey
April 13, 2017
Anti Money Laundering Survey

The Home Office is seeking feedback from solicitors on their attitudes to anti-money laundering regulations

Opting Out Of Human Rights Agreements "Misguided"
April 13, 2017
Opting Out Of Human Rights Agreements "Misguided"

Joint Committee on Human Rights' proposals branded as "misguided", "disproportionate" and "dangerous"

Ban On Law Firms Advertising In Hospitals
April 13, 2017
Ban On Law Firms Advertising In Hospitals

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt suggests a ban in hospitals on adverts for personal injury firms.

Changes to Law Society Practice Notes Access
April 7, 2017
Changes to Law Society Practice Notes Access

From June, visitors to the Law Society's Practice Notes web pages will need to be signed up with My Law Society