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

New Solicitor Brand Campaign
April 19, 2018
New Solicitor Brand Campaign

Law Society to launch major multi-channel marketing drive to promote solicitors and the profession

Law Society Business Review
April 19, 2018
Law Society Business Review

The Law Society have published their business review for 2017, highlighting their activities and impact over the year

Law Society Council Elections 2018
April 16, 2018
Law Society Council Elections 2018

The Law Society has given Preliminary Notice that Council elections will be taking place shortly

Plant And Machinery Lease Accounting Changes
March 26, 2018
Plant And Machinery Lease Accounting Changes

The Law Society responds to proposed legislative changes to ensure leasing rules work as intended

Women In Law Survey
March 14, 2018
Women In Law Survey

The largest international survey of women in the law has been released by the Law Society of England and Wales
 

Law Society Holds Drop-In Event In Parliament
March 9, 2018
Law Society Holds Drop-In Event In Parliament

Event raises awareness with MPs and parliamentarians of the Society's Early Advice campaign

Failures In Disclosure
February 23, 2018
Failures In Disclosure

The Law Society wants to hear about cases in which disclosure failures may have led to miscarriages of justice
 

Response To LSB's IGR Review Consultation
February 21, 2018
Response To LSB's IGR Review Consultation

Law Society responds to the LSB's review of its internal governance rules
 

IP Unjustified Threats Act Podcast
February 19, 2018
IP Unjustified Threats Act Podcast

Law Society publishes 'Unjustified Threats Act - what changes to intellectual property' podcast

Fixed Recoverable Costs
February 19, 2018
Fixed Recoverable Costs

Law Society preparing for MoJ's consultation on LJ Jackson's supplementary report on FRC