‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is applying for charitable status as part of becoming a distinct legal entity within the Law Society Group, it has emerged.’
Legal Futures, 16th October 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The new president of the Law Society on why it’s crucial to defend the rule of law in these febrile times.’
The Guardian, 14th October 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) need to do more to show that they take on board what solicitors have to say about the cost of practising, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has warned.’
Legal Futures, 12th October 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Britain’s top lawyers have written to Priti Patel to express their concern after a knifeman threatened to kill an immigration solicitor last month in an attack colleagues say was directly motivated by comments made by the home secretary.’
The Guardian, 10th October 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Society has set out six fundamental principles of judicial review that it says the Independent Review of Administrative Law (IRAL) “must protect”, arguing that judicial review is “a pillar of democracy and a vital check on power”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Some of the most vulnerable people have been left isolated and without proper access to solicitors because of the official response to the Covid-19 crisis, according to a report from the Law Society.’
Legal Futures, 25th September 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Society has lodged a judicial review against the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) after claiming that they failed to consult properly around a decision to move legal aid cost assessments in-house.’
Family Law, 8th September 2020
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘More openness about the menopause is needed, the Law Society said yesterday as it released guidance on experiencing menopause in the legal profession to mark Menopause Awareness Month.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘More openness about the menopause is needed, the Law Society said yesterday as it released guidance on experiencing menopause in the legal profession to mark Menopause Awareness Month.’
Legal Futures, 2nd September 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Employment Appeal Tribunal has overturned a ruling that a law firm was entitled to fire a partner who was accused of “topping up” legal aid fees with cash from a client’s father.’
Legal Futures, 7th August 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Lawyers have become “de facto agents of the Russian state” by helping to smooth the way of Russian money entering the UK, according to Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee.’
Legal Futures, 22nd July 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘The Law Society has called for action to be taken to clear a backlog of cases in employment tribunals ahead of an anticipated “avalanche” of post-COVID claims.’
Local Government Lawyer, 23rd June 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Cutting the maximum size of Compensation Fund awards from £2m to £500,000 could have a “devastating” impact on “unlucky claimants”, the Law Society has warned.’
Legal Futures, 4th June 2020
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
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