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MoJ Seeks Views On CCJs
February 7, 2018
MoJ Seeks Views On CCJs

Ministry of Justice consulting on the effectiveness of the current process for money claims
 

Brexit And Intellectual Property
February 7, 2018
Brexit And Intellectual Property

Prominent legal and IP organisations submit joint position paper to government

Improved Access To Justice In Domestic Violence Cases
February 7, 2018
Improved Access To Justice In Domestic Violence Cases

The availability of Legal Aid in domestic abuse cases is set to improve following reforms to LASPO

Law Society Responds To Civil Justice Council ADR Interim Report
February 2, 2018
Law Society Responds To Civil Justice Council ADR Interim Report

Report looked at the role of Alternative Dispute Resolution in civil justice

Legal Ombudsman's Business Plan Consultation
February 2, 2018
Legal Ombudsman's Business Plan Consultation

Law Society responds to Legal Ombudsman's proposed business plan and budget for 2018/19

Owning Up To Mistakes - Event Highlights Video
February 1, 2018
Owning Up To Mistakes - Event Highlights Video

View highlights from the Law Society's recent Owning Up To Mistakes event