New practice note on Children Act meetings
A major survey of leading lawyers commissioned by the Law Society found that firms who have adopted flexible working practices allow a better work-life balance, and are attracting more talented staff.
The Law Society and Land Registry have prepared and published a new practice note about joint ownership in conveyancing transactions.
The Law Society has raised concerns about the potential impact on the financial health of firms following the LSC's contract allocation.
We support the development and recognition of alternative routes as long as the quality of new entrants to the profession is maintained at the current high level.
Following a plea from members, we have helped to persuade Barkingside magistrates' court to set up an advocates' room to help duty solicitors work more efficiently and securely when at court.
Our regular round-up of money launderers hitting the headlines in the last two months.
The government has published draft clauses from the Finance Bill 2013 for consultation. It has also confirmed that proposals relating to high-value residential property structures will take effect in April 2013.
Land Registry's electronic Document Registration Service (e-DRS) is now available for portal users.
To help our discussions with the MoJ, we'd like to hear your views on what an alternative model for criminal legal aid funding should look like.
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