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

Law Society Warns On PI Reforms
November 30, 2017
Law Society Warns On PI Reforms

Ordinary people, including the elderly, will be denied expert legal advice by increases in small claims limits

Diversity & Inclusion Forum In The North
November 30, 2017
Diversity & Inclusion Forum In The North

The first diversity and inclusion forum for the north was held at DWF in Manchester on 8 November

The False Economy Of Legal Aid Cuts
November 27, 2017
The False Economy Of Legal Aid Cuts

Law Society publishes research showing cuts to legal aid cost the public purse more in the long run

The Biggest Cyber-Threat Of All
November 21, 2017
The Biggest Cyber-Threat Of All

Friday afternoon fraud is now the biggest cybercrime afflicting the legal sector

Pro Bono Plugs Gaping Holes In State Funding
November 20, 2017
Pro Bono Plugs Gaping Holes In State Funding

Tragic events in 2017 highlight the vital support provided by pro bono lawyers in the face of deep cuts to Legal Aid

'Untenable' Cuts To LGFS Start On 1 December
November 14, 2017
'Untenable' Cuts To LGFS Start On 1 December

The MoJ has announced that the proposed cut to LGFS will come into force on 1 December

100 Years Since Women Became People
November 14, 2017
100 Years Since Women Became People

1914 Court of Appeal case Bebb v Law Society found that women failed to fall within the definition of ‘persons’

Changing Face Of Legal Sector Revealed
November 13, 2017
Changing Face Of Legal Sector Revealed

Productivity in the legal services sector may double by 2038, but at the cost of 20% fewer jobs

Law Society Responds to FCA's OPBAS Consultation
November 13, 2017
Law Society Responds to FCA's OPBAS Consultation

The consultation invited comments on a proposed sourcebook for professional body supervisors

'Ello 'Ello - What 'Ave We Got 'Ere, Then?
November 10, 2017
'Ello 'Ello - What 'Ave We Got 'Ere, Then?

Directors need to understand that their company must police itself for good corporate governance