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Legal professional privilege

This practice note clarifies the status of LPP, explores recent concerns about how the right has been asserted, and summarises practitioners’ duties.

Getting your risk assessment in order

Pearl Moses, Law Society head of Risk and Compliance, shares how to make sure you’re prepared with your risk assessment.

SRA consultation on advocacy standards – Law Society response

We've responded to the Solicitors Regulation Authority's consultation on assuring advocacy standards.

Westminster weekly update: Home Office announce RUI review

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

Annual general meeting for Law Society members

Preliminary notice that the next AGM will be held at the Law Society’s Hall on Thursday 16 July 2020.

Joint Law Society and City of London Law Society Q&A on the PSC Register

Our Q&A highlights areas of complexity within the regime which are not covered by the PSC Register primary and secondary legislation or guidance.

Release under investigation

Release under investigation (RUI) is used by the police instead of bail – but unlike bail it has no time limits or conditions.

Should I sign bills in my own name?

Criminal legal aid review – news and updates

The MoJ is reviewing the current criminal legal aid fee schemes. It will deliver a final report, including any recommendations, in summer 2020.

Criminal legal aid review: an update

An update on our discussions with the MoJ and the lord chancellor on progress of the criminal legal aid review.

RUI review not a moment too soon

The controversial practice of releasing suspects under investigation is to be reviewed following our campaign for a rethink.

Data protection in a no-deal Brexit: What you need to know

If the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement, the UK becomes a ‘third country’ under the GDPR.

Providing legal services in the EU in a no-deal Brexit: What you need to know

If the UK leaves the EU without a withdrawal agreement, the UK becomes a ‘third country’ and loses access to the EU Lawyers’ Directives.

The lawyer will see you now: the GP pro bono clinic

June Venters was admitted to the roll of solicitors in 1984, appointed QC in 2006 and the first woman solicitor to take Silk, and called to the Bar in 2017.

Westminster weekly update: General election to be held on 12 December

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

MoJ consultation on the treatment of Calderbank offers when determining issues relating to costs – Law Society response

We've responded to the Ministry of Justice's consultation on the treatment of Calderbank offers when determining issues relating to costs.

No-deal Brexit guidance: Immigration implications for law firms

We've published guidance for solicitors that looks at the main UK immigration law implications of the UK’s exit from the EU in the event of no deal.

Catch up with Libby Jackson MBE, global head of practice at Herbert Smith Freehills

We catch up with Libby about how Herbert Smith Freehills successfully incorporated alternative services into the business.

Does the FSCS protect client deposits larger than £85,000?

Hidden extras - a first-hand account of secondary traumatic stress

Warning: this blog contains disturbing and graphic content about paedophilia and child abuse.

Tech and the City: What does the future hold?

Maxine Park, founder of DictateNow, considers the future of tech in City firms.

Legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people

Paul Maddock gives an overview of some of the social and legal issues faced by older LGBT+ people.

Westminster weekly update: MPs support 2nd reading of Brexit deal

Your weekly update from the Law Society’s public affairs team on all the latest developments and debates in Parliament and across Whitehall.

A chat to mark Intersex Awareness Day

Emma Dunn talks to Chris Seel about being intersex and why Intersex Awareness Day is so important.

Excellence Awards 2019 winners

Find out who won the Excellence Awards 2019