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Law firms face a tight turnaround to publish price and service information for consumers and small businesses, the Law Society of England and Wales warned today...
The Law Society has responded to the Rosewell Call for Evidence Questionnaire on the efficiency of the Planning Appeal Inquiries process.
The Law Society has produced a report in partnership with website security provider, SharkGate.
Party Conference season is well underway, with the Liberal Democrat and Labour Conferences taking place over the last two weeks, and the Conservative Conference...
This year marks the 9th year in which the Law Society is celebrating Black History Month. It's particularly heartening to see the number of Black and Minority E...
Changes to the insurance environment mean law firms need to take a close look at their own arrangements this year.
Alan Sheeley and Emilie Jones discuss the implications for litigation privilege following the overturning of Andrews J's controversial ruling.
Public access to the justice system has never been so restricted, the Law Society warned today as it filed a hard-hitting submission to government.
The Law Society has submitted evidence to the MoJ’s post-implementation review of Part 1 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act.
The Law Society attended the 2018 Labour and Liberal Democrat party conferences to discuss our priorities with key stakeholders.
Alexander McColl tells us what winning a 2017 Graham Turnbull Award meant to him.
We are based in Chancery Lane and in Cardiff. Whether you are in a high street practice in York, a commercial firm in Derby, in-house in Cardiff, or elsewhere i...
The Law Society is working with local media to help raise the profile of the important work solicitors do to assist people in their everyday lives.
MPs and Peers returned from summer recess for two weeks, before breaking up for the Party Conference season.
The Law Society has outlined its initial views on the MoJ's proposals in its consultation on reforms to the Advocates' Graduated Fee Scheme.
Ahead of Bi-visibility Day, Netanya Clixby busts some common myths about bisexuality.
Any law undergraduates and graduates past and present will corroborate that when the subject of their degree is revealed, to those who were previously unaware,...
Peter Wright explains ten key actions your firm should already be taking to actively demonstrate your compliance.
Fundamental legal rights could be put at risk if the government proceeds with the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill in its current form, the Law Societ...
HMCTS are hosting a free online event on video remand hearings from 13:00 to 14:00 on Thursday 27 September.
You may be breathing a sigh of relief – the 25 May 2018 deadline has passed and you can now put GDPR on the back burner and get on with some ‘proper’ work. But,...
The Law Society has backed a new and innovative education resource aimed at those considering a career in law.
Our competition community offers a forum for competition law issues and promotes access to the officials you work with.
This accreditation supports practitioners with best practice for wills and estate administration.
This quality mark is for members who meet the highest standards of expertise and client service in all types of children law work.
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This year marks the 9th year in which the Law Society is celebrating Black History Month.
We are based in Chancery Lane and in Cardiff. Whether you are in a high street practice in York, a commercial firm in Derby, in-house in Cardiff, or elsewhere in England and Wales, as your professional body, we exist for you.
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You may be breathing a sigh of relief – the 25 May 2018 deadline has passed and you can now put GDPR on the back burner and get on with some ‘proper’ work. But, can you?
One letter out of place on a contract or deal could spell disaster and damage your reputation. A lawyer's life is full of pressure: to keep up with changes in the law, to be completely accurate, to bring in more business.
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