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News

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

TVLS Elects New President
June 30, 2017
TVLS Elects New President

Dermot Winters of Close Thornton elected President of TVLS at the Society's 2017 AGM
 

Apprenticeship Levy - Impacts and Opportunities
June 20, 2017
Apprenticeship Levy - Impacts and Opportunities

Jo-Anne Pugh of BPP Law School discusses the opportunities offered by the new Apprenticeship Levy

Personal Injury Discount Rate
June 2, 2017
Personal Injury Discount Rate

The Law Society has responded to the consultation on the future of the personal injury discount rate

Beneficial Ownership Register
June 2, 2017
Beneficial Ownership Register

The Law Society has responded to the Department for Business, Energy, & Industrial Strategy's consultation

Proposed Changes to the AG's Civil Panels
June 2, 2017
Proposed Changes to the AG's Civil Panels

The Law Society has responded to the proposed changes to the attorney general's panels of junior counsel

Mitigating Cyber Security Risks
June 2, 2017
Mitigating Cyber Security Risks

Recent events have highlighted again the vital importance for business of proper cyber security

Solicitors - Here To Help
June 2, 2017
Solicitors - Here To Help

The Law Society launches the second phase of its campaign to raise the profile of the profession
 

Housing White Paper Consultation Response
May 24, 2017
Housing White Paper Consultation Response

The Law Society has published its response to the government's consultation on its housing white paper

Pride In The Profession
May 23, 2017
Pride In The Profession

The Pride in the Profession report celebrates excellence in the legal profession
 

Law Society Launches Vision For Law and Justice
May 23, 2017
Law Society Launches Vision For Law and Justice

The Law Society believes that whoever wins the election should put access to justice at the heart of their plans