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

Reforms to the Advocates' Graduated Fees Scheme
March 16, 2017
Reforms to the Advocates' Graduated Fees Scheme

The Law Society has responded to the Ministry of Justice consultation
 

Response to Scope of VAT Grouping Consultation
March 16, 2017
Response to Scope of VAT Grouping Consultation

The Law Society has responded to HM Revenue & Custom's consultation on the scope of VAT grouping

Law Society Response to Legal Ombudsman Consultation
March 15, 2017
Law Society Response to Legal Ombudsman Consultation

The Legal Ombudsman has consulted on its annual business plan and budget

LSB Draft Business Plan 2017-18
March 15, 2017
LSB Draft Business Plan 2017-18

The Law Society has responded to the Legal Services Board's draft business plan for 2017-18

Continuing Competence
March 15, 2017
Continuing Competence

Four months into Continuing Competence some firms are introducing bureaucratic processes to comply - is this necessary?

Disclosing a Will to an Attorney or Deputy
March 15, 2017
Disclosing a Will to an Attorney or Deputy

Guidance to aid solicitors when disclosing a will to an attorney or deputy

The Policing and Crime Act 2017
March 14, 2017
The Policing and Crime Act 2017

The Policing and Crime Act 2017 will significantly change the law concerning pre-charge police bail

Better Combat Compensation
March 14, 2017
Better Combat Compensation

The Law Society submitted their response to the MoD's Better Combat Compensation consultation

Green Paper On Corporate Governance Reform
March 14, 2017
Green Paper On Corporate Governance Reform

The Law Society submitted its response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Green Paper

Legal Aid Lawyer Of The Year Awards
March 14, 2017
Legal Aid Lawyer Of The Year Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards