News
Stories and information about developments affecting the legal professions, both locally and nationally.
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- January 26, 2017
- The Great Legal Bake
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The Great Legal Bake is an event which brings together the local legal and advice communities to celebrate the work of the entire profession in enabling access to justice for all
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- January 26, 2017
- Stonewall Workplace Index
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The Law Society hosted recently the Stonewall Top 100 employers event at Chancery Lane. The event showcases the most inclusive employers in Britain.
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- January 26, 2017
- HMRC Notices
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Firms which advise clients on the establishment of offshore companies or trusts may shortly receive a letter from HMRC seeking information about beneficial ownership or interests
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- January 26, 2017
- Responses to Consultations
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The Law Society's responds to recent consultations on reporting serious incidents in charities, bladed articles guidelines, and the terms of reference for the FCA mortgage sector market study
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- January 26, 2017
- Personal Injury Claims Process Consultation
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The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation, which invited views on proposals to abolish or significantly reduce general damages for soft tissue injury
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- January 26, 2017
- Basement Development and the Planning System
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The Law Society's Planning and Environmental Law Committee recently responded to a call for evidence on basement extensions and the planning system.
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- January 26, 2017
- Modernising Judicial Appointments
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Back in September 2016 the Ministry of Justice invited views on their five proposals to modernise judicial appointments
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- January 25, 2017
- Law Society Brexit Update
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Since the EU referendum, the Law Society has been gathering members' views on the impact that leaving the EU could have on both their clients and their businesses
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- January 25, 2017
- SRA Consultation: Enabling Innovation
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The SRA are consulting on proposed changes to applications for waivers and actions to develop further their Innovation Space.
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- January 25, 2017
- Response to the Review of the LSB and OLC
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The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice's review of the Legal Services Board (LSB) and the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC).