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

Unfair Leasehold Practices Consultation
August 9, 2017
Unfair Leasehold Practices Consultation

Government releases consultation on tackling unfair practices in the legal market

Sentencing Council Consultation On Domestic Abuse
August 9, 2017
Sentencing Council Consultation On Domestic Abuse

The Law Society has responded to the Sentencing Council's consultation

It's Risky Business Without A Risk Register
August 9, 2017
It's Risky Business Without A Risk Register

If you're not a COLP you might ask what a risk register is; if you are a COLP you should definitely have one

EU Financial Sanctions Reporting Requirements
August 8, 2017
EU Financial Sanctions Reporting Requirements

The EU Financial Sanctions (Amendment of Information Provisions) Regulations 2017 now in force

SRA Handbook: Law Society Briefing Paper
August 8, 2017
SRA Handbook: Law Society Briefing Paper

The Law Society has published a briefing paper covering the upcoming changes to the SRA Handbook

Praise For Unsung Pro Bono
August 8, 2017
Praise For Unsung Pro Bono

The Law Society has praised the work done by members to support victims of recent tragedies and atrocities
 

Law Society Planning And Finance
August 7, 2017
Law Society Planning And Finance

Accounts from previous year and planning for coming year discussed at recent Law Society Council meeting

Changes To Law Society Governance For 2018
August 7, 2017
Changes To Law Society Governance For 2018

In January 2018 the Law Society will roll-out the first phase of their new governance arrangements

Professional Indemnity Insurance Survey
August 4, 2017
Professional Indemnity Insurance Survey

Each year the Law Society conducts a survey of solicitors' PII renewal experiences

Anti-Money Laundering Quiz
August 3, 2017
Anti-Money Laundering Quiz

Think you understand anti-money laundering? Take the Law Society's quiz and find out