News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- October 12, 2016
- Legal Services Board
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The Legal Services Board (LSB) published its “vision for legislative reform of the regulatory framework for legal services in England and Wales” on 12 September 2016.
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- October 12, 2016
- Further HMCTS Proposals
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The Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice published a joint statement setting out a six year programme for reform of the courts. The programme envisages transforming criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals.
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- October 12, 2016
- Response to LJA Merger Consultation
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service have released a response to their consultation on the proposed merger of the Hartlepool and Teesside Local Justice Areas.
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- September 23, 2016
- Tees Valley Firms and People in Latest Legal 500
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It was great to see that a number of firms and people from the TVLS area have been recognised in the new Legal 500 2016 guide
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- September 15, 2016
- New CPD Scheme Workshops
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In our recent Education & Training survey we asked people if they would be interested in a 'visiting' TVLS workshop on the new CPD scheme
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- September 7, 2016
- Legal Aid Deserts
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As part of its access to justice work, the Law Society has launched a new campaign to tackle housing legal aid deserts
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- August 25, 2016
- Teesside Law Clinic
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Teesside Law Clinic at Teesside University provides 3rd year students the opportunity to work on live cases on a pro bono basis
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- August 25, 2016
- Relationship Management North, August Newsletter
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The August edition of the Law Society Relationship Management North Newsletter
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- August 25, 2016
- SRA Handbook Consultation Webinar
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The Law Society's webinar, "SRA Handbook Review Consultation: Understand the impact of potential changes, and how to get involved in the consultation” is now available to be viewed on the Law Society’s on-demand service
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- August 25, 2016
- Insurance Act 2015
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The Insurance Act 2015 came into force on 12 August 2016. The act includes changes to the law on non-disclosure and misrepresentation