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How to boost social mobility in your law firm
Companies regulated by the SRA must report data on the diversity of their workforce, including statistics on socio-economic diversity. This...
London barrister appeals Bar Court suspension
Breadcrumb Links Local News Publication date : August 10, 2022 • 6 hours ago • 5 minute read • 7...
Why don’t we know what’s behind the NZ Law Society’s ‘workplace culture’ problem?
John Bowie* Fresh out of its various PR pronouncements and public pronouncements about the need for good behavior in the...
Is the Law Society of Ontario run by nepotism? | Michael Lesage
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Law Society and SRA to recover an additional £10m from lawyers
Law Society: Current Fee Levels Are UnsustainableLawyers' practice fees are to rise by 10%, or £10.4m, next year, with the...
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Sasha Borissenko: Confidentiality and Bar Culture Review
The Law Society is already undergoing an independent review. Picture 123RFOPINIONWhat's going on with the Bar? Last month it was...
Law Society of SA calls for review by ICAC over concerns rushed legislation will fail pub test
South Australian lawyers say 'rushed' anti-corruption laws allow public officials convicted of certain crimes to charge taxpayers their legal fees,...
Obstacles to becoming a judge – fears vs reality
Not enough courtroom experience? Karine : I didn't think I was what JAC was looking for initially. Going through the...
Criminal Legal Aid Lawyer Wins Bar Presidential Election
Richard Atkinson has specialized in criminal law for 30 years, with a focus on major crime litigation. He is a...
The Law Society recommends a 4% salary increase for junior lawyers
Minimum of £23,703 in London and £21,024 elsewhere The Law Society has recommended a 4% increase in the minimum wage...
Have you considered joining the Junior Lawyers Network?
Would you like to be part of our volunteer committee, advising us on the needs of beginning lawyers and aspiring...
Brighter prospects for this year’s PII renewal season
There are several very positive signs coming from the lawyers' professional liability insurance (PII) market that suggest a much more...
The Bar encourages firms to increase the salaries of articling students
Reading time: one minute Aspiring lawyers undertaking qualifying work experience (QWE) for the Barristers Qualifying Examination are set to be...
Law Society of BC suspends lawyer for sexual harassment
A Langley lawyer will be suspended for four and a half months after admitting professional misconduct including sexual harassment, racist...
Instill a culture of productivity in your legal practice
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a major impact on legal services. He saw increased digitization across the profession and...
‘Until the clock is up’: Bar President Adrian Tan reveals he has cancer, says he will fight disease and continue his work
SINGAPORE: Law Society President Adrian Tan said on Thursday (July 28) that he was diagnosed with cancer in March, just...
Taking law firm business intelligence to the next level
The way we generate and view data in the legal profession has changed dramatically over the past decade. By its...
Bar President Adrian Tan reveals he was diagnosed with cancer shortly after being elected
SINGAPORE – The President of the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc), Adrian Tan, revealed Thursday (July 28) that he was...
How to Manage Stakeholders as a Corporate Lawyer
Although the company is your official "client", there are other stakeholders with whom you, as a corporate lawyer, must engage...
Windsor lawyer has his license revoked by bar court
Breadcrumb Links Local News Osgoode Hall, seat of the Law Society of Ontario and the Court of Appeal for Ontario....
Homologation Service Update – July 2022
When to contact HMCTS We continue to receive feedback from members on wait times when they contact HMCTS. Phone lines...
Westminster update: Government increases criminal legal aid rates
One thing you must do Read our statement on the imminent launch of the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE), which...
An internal stakeholder management guide
Although the company is your official "client", there are other stakeholders with whom you, as a corporate lawyer, must engage...
Five Ways to Host Better Meetings
How do you run good meetings? Much emphasis has recently been placed on the quality of business meetings, but organizations...
Law Society launches review of ‘behaviour’ concerns
The Law Society launched a review of its culture after a staff member raised concerns about the behavior. It happens...
Warning before starting the register
The Heads of Notaries are alerting lawyers to the imminent launch of the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) which will...
The Law Society publishes its first guidelines on lawyers’ undertakings
By Marialuisa Taddia (July 21, 2022, 10:53 p.m. BST) - The Law Society released its first-ever guidance on lawyers' commitments...
“I started a rebellious law firm when I was 26”
I co-founded my own company when I was 26 so I could dictate my own narrative. I was working as...
New Zealand Bar Association: Penalty of suspension increased for misconduct
Wednesday, July 20, 2022, 3:44 p.m.Press release: New Zealand Bar Association The New Zealand Bar | Te Kāhui Ture o...
The legal profession celebrates South Asian Heritage Month
Lawyers in England and Wales will today mark the start of South Asian Heritage Month, which this year will focus...
Civil Justice Council Cost Consultation – Law Society Response
As civil justice enters a new digital era, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) is seeking high-level views on multiple areas...
Red alert for sanctions evasion by sanctioned Russian elites
Financial intelligence sources have identified sanctioned Russian individuals using a range of methods to evade sanctions imposed following the invasion...
Gongs for legal aid heroes
Legal Aid Champions received well-deserved recognition at last night's (July 12) Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards. The...
Westminster update: Prime Minister resigns
One thing you must do We have published advice for lawyers affected by the Criminal Bar Association strike. CBA strikes...
My LS July 2022 draw
The prize is a £500 voucher of the Lifestyle Checkwhich is reimbursable with more than 140 companies. To be eligible...
Sustained Investments Needed for Courts to Recover
The Justice Committee published the UK government's response to its report on court capacity yesterday (7 July). England and Wales....
Treasury Approved LSAG Anti-Money Laundering Guidelines
According to Money Laundering Regulations 2017the guidelines now have their full place, including in regulation 86(2)(b)(ii). This specific rule states...
Initial fee increase for Legal Aid lawyers starting in September
On Thursday, June 30, the the government announced it will introduce secondary legislation to increase criminal legal aid costs. Although...
How to use SEO to grow your business
Building and growing a law firm is hard work and never easy. This involves overseeing and managing general operations, looking...
Law Society president urges regulations and laws on facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology has been slowly rolled out across Australia for public safety purposes; however, the lack of regulations and...
Five Ways Your Law Society Membership Can Help Your Practice Thrive
The truth is, you're probably a little – or maybe a lot – of both. Running a law firm is...
People: Nottinghamshire Law Society; Freeths
Nottinghamshire Bar appointed its new president. Janine McKinney is the seventh female president to hold the position of the Society,...
Disabled Lawyers Division Summer Social
We started the day with a committee meeting, delighted to finally see each other again (some of us for the...
How to support legal professionals in succession planning
TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Professional Regulation Committee has launched a consultation process to seek feedback on a...
Impacts of economic instability on the risk of money laundering
Economic instability can alter the risks faced by firms and legal practitioners. It also has the potential to reduce economic...
Break down prejudices to build a stronger team
Even though we think we can be objective, we all have biases - and can be affected by the biases...
The Law Society awarded honorary doctorates of law to eight exemplary individuals
TORONTO, June 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario honored several distinguished personalities with a Doctor of Laws...
Lewis Silkin Managing Partner hired to lead the Law Society
By Joel Poultney (June 27, 2022, 7:38pm BST) - The Law Society of England and Wales on Monday appointed Lewis...
New Executive Director for the Bar
The Law Society of England and Wales has appointed Ian Jeffery as Chief Executive. Law Society President I. Stephanie Boyce...
Lawyer and law firm executive appointed CEO of the Law Society
Ian led Lewis Silkin as managing partner and CEO for 15 years. During this period, he led the firm's growth...
Accompaniment during the action of the Criminal Bar
The idea of undertaking “days of action” received overwhelming support. This is an escalation of the ongoing no return action...
LEAP Legal Software | The bar
LEAP is focused on designing legal technology specifically for the needs of small and medium-sized law firms and is continually...
Bar strike: what you need to know
Since April, hundreds of lawyers have embraced 'no return' as part of a push for the government to raise rates...
Westminster Weekly Update: Bill of Rights released
One thing you must do The Law Society has issued guidelines for lawyers affected by the Criminal Bar Association (CBA)...
Violation of bar exam: Law Society of Ontario pursues claim as affected candidates left outside to look inside – Civil Law
On May 25, 2022, after months of investigation, the Law Society of Ontario (“OSL") announcement that she had sued Aamer...
Justice needs substantial and rapid investments
Significant rate increases for defense lawyers must be forthcoming or victims and defendants will continue to suffer the consequences of...
Westminster Weekly Update: Home Secretary defends Rwanda treatment policy
One thing you must do Visit our London Legal Walk fundraising page for the London Legal Walk 2022. We are...
UWindsor Alumna elected Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario | newswindsoriteDOTca
Jacqueline Horvat, a graduate of the University of Windsor, has been elected to the Board of the Law Society of...
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Sasha Borissenko: Will the bar exam produce the changes he promised to make?
An independent review committee was appointed to review the bar. Photo/NZMEOPINION:Last week, the independent review panel reviewing the Law Society...
Tenth Durga Das Basu Essay Writing Competition by Constitutional Law Society (CLS)
CONTEST RULES1. The competition is open to all undergraduate students of law schools/departments of all universities pursuing the 5-year course...
Bar exam violation: Law Society of Ontario pursues claim as affected candidates left outside to look inside
On May 25, 2022, after months of investigation, the Law Society of Ontario (“OSL”) announcement that he filed suit against...
Consultation on the 2022-2023 SRA Business Plan and Budget – Response from the Law Society
Proposals The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Business Plan 2022/23 reflects the SRA's three strategic priorities: set and maintain high standards...
Patrick Kelly: Prominent lawyer dies in bicycle accident as Law Society of Northern Ireland honors ‘gentleman’
The Law Society has paid tribute to a well-known lawyer from Northern Ireland after he died from injuries sustained in...
Jacqueline Horvat elected Treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario
TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ - The Law Society of from Ontario elected board of directors Jacqueline Horvat as Treasurer...
First agreement of its kind on the digital economy
The Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) between the UK and Singapore entered into force this week, deepening technology and digital trade...
Law Society Tribunal revokes Windsor paralegal’s license
By Mark Brown June 13, 2022 6:51 p.m. The society that oversees lawyers and paralegals in Ontario revoked the license...
The Bar Innovation Cup opens registrations
The search for the latest bright idea in risk management within the Scottish legal profession has been launched today. The...
The Bar welcomes interns for the #10000BlackInterns initiative
Five interns today began their six-week paid internship at the Law Society of England and Wales, as part of our...
How to lead by example
Part of being a successful leader is leading by example. This means modeling the behavior you want to see in...
Law Society president resigns over alleged lack of board support
Donald Matthys The president of the LAW Society of Namibia (LSN), Heinrich Jansen van Vuuren, has resigned due to an...
Call for Blogs, HNLU Corporate and Commercial Law Society Blog, HNLU
The HNLU Corporate and Commercial Law Blog is established under the aegis of the Corporate and Commercial Law Society of...
St. James’s Place announced as a strategic partner of the Law Society of England and Wales
St. James's Place has joined the Law Society of England and Wales' Strategic Partnership Program to provide wealth management and...
Sabah Law Society Seeks Judicial Review of Special Grant in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (June 9): The Sabah Law Society (SLS) on Thursday filed for judicial review of an ongoing dispute over...
Preliminary Notice of Council Elections 2022
The Bar and our Council The Law Society is the independent professional body for lawyers, acting as the voice of...
Drought for legal aid providers will erode eligibility gains
The UK government must shore up the beleaguered legal aid market if more generous eligibility criteria are to benefit those...
The Bar denounces the government’s legal aid funding plans
By Sophia Dourou (June 7, 2022, 6.06pm BST) - The UK government's proposed increase in legal aid rates will not...
Lawtech consolidates the UK’s position as a global legal center
Lawtech continues to play an important role in cementing the UK's position as a leading global legal centre, the Law...
Langley lawyer faces sexual harassment charge at bar – Aldergrove Star
A prominent Langley lawyer and former president of the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce has been charged with sexual harassment...
The full list of winners announced at the annual Leicestershire Law Society Awards
The Leicestershire Law Society held its first in-person awards night in over two years on Friday May 20, 2022, hosted...
Consultation on Draft Base Period Reform Figures – Law Society Response
Proposals Last year we responded to HMRC's consultation on how trading profits - including profits from the legal profession -...
Dispute resolution – global, sustainable, ethical?
London International Disputes Week (LIDW) has become a fixture on the legal calendar and an unmissable event for litigation lawyers...
No future in criminal defense, say Bar juniors | New
Few entry-level lawyers see criminal defense as a viable long-term career, according to unsurprising results from a Law Society survey....
Reducing Barriers in Japan | The bar
We brought together more than 30 Japanese and UK law firms for a virtual roundtable on May 23 to renew...
Who wants to be a duty attorney?
The future of criminal law is bleak, according to most respondents to a new Law Society of England and Wales...
When anti-discrimination policies discriminate | The bar
For some, age is just a number. For many, however, it is a curse. Breaking into the legal industry has...
Solicitors Journal – Law Society challenges SRA’s proposed changes to health and welfare rules
The Law Society said there was no evidence to support the proposed changes The Law Society said proposed changes to...
Weekly Westminster Update: Lord Chancellor questioned by MPs
One thing you must do Send your views to the government's criminal legal aid consultation. Whether you are a duty...
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Law Society standards committee pleads to disbar former Russell McVeagh partner James Gardner-Hopkins
Barrister Catriona MacLennan disappointed with Dame Margaret's findings, says it doesn't go far enoughThe Law Society of New Zealand wants...
Lack of evidence for new SRA health and wellness rules
Proposals by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to change its rules on health and wellbeing at work are not supported...