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

Cyber Insurance Guidance for Law Firms
October 25, 2016
Cyber Insurance Guidance for Law Firms

Protection and prevention should be your firm's priorities to guard against damaging cyber attacks

SRA Handbook
October 24, 2016
SRA Handbook

Over the summer, the Law Society consulted both solicitors and the public to gather opinions and evicence about the possible impact of the SRA’s “Looking to the Future” proposals

International Bar Association Annual Conference
October 21, 2016
International Bar Association Annual Conference

The President and Chief Executive of the Law Society both made a number of speeches at the recent IBA Annual Conference in Washington DC

Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce
October 21, 2016
Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce

The Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce is a new cross-profession taskforce to promote and support mental health and wellbeing in the legal community

Brexit: Why we must retain the European arrest warrant
October 12, 2016
Brexit: Why we must retain the European arrest warrant

In the first of a five-part series on the legal ramifications of Brexit, Law Society Chief Executive Catherine Dixon explains why we must retain the European arrest warrant.

Legal Services Board
October 12, 2016
Legal Services Board

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.

Further HMCTS Proposals
October 12, 2016
Further HMCTS Proposals

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.

Response to LJA Merger Consultation
October 12, 2016
Response to LJA Merger Consultation

HM Courts and Tribunals Service have released a response to their consultation on the proposed merger of the Hartlepool and Teesside Local Justice Areas.

Tees Valley Firms and People in Latest Legal 500
September 23, 2016
Tees Valley Firms and People in Latest Legal 500

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

Teesside Law Clinic
August 25, 2016
Teesside Law Clinic

Teesside Law Clinic at Teesside University provides 3rd year students the opportunity to work on live cases on a pro bono basis