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Three steps to a diversity and inclusion strategy that creates lasting change
We look at how you can use our three-step action plan to create lasting diversity and inclusion (D&I) and a workplace where everyone feels valued,...
28 Sep 2022
10 ways to increase your firm's resilience to a ransomware attack
David Fleming, chief technology officer at Mitigo, gives 10 actions you can take to stop your firm experiencing a ransomware attack.
26 Sep 2022
Sovereign immunity from direct taxation – Law Society response
We responded to an HMT and HMRC consultation on proposals to legislate the UK's immunity from direct tax policy and limit the tax exemptions it...
22 Sep 2022
Bank of Mum and Dad can't save you: failing to safeguard client money
Paul Bennett looks back at a real case where a solicitor appeared at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for a failure to safeguard client funds.
22 Sep 2022
Responding to damages claims online becomes mandatory
From 15 September 2022, all claims issued via the damages claims portal must be responded to online.
20 Sep 2022
Law Commission consultation on smart legal contracts – Law Society response
Our response to the Law Commission's call for evidence on smart contracts, published on 17 December 2020.
20 Sep 2022
College of Policing consultation on pre-charge bail draft statutory guidance – Law Society response
We responded to a consultation by the College of Policing on draft statutory guidance for pre-charge bail.
20 Sep 2022
Practice Advice Service
Our Practice Advice Service offers free and confidential support on legal practice and procedure to Law Society members and their staff.
15 Sep 2022
Election results: your Council members for 2022–23
The results of the 2022 Council elections have been announced. The successful candidates will officially take office at the annual general meeting (AGM) on 12...
14 Sep 2022
HMRC’s Trust Registration Service – have your clients registered their trusts yet? It’s easy to comply
St. James's Place explain HMRC's new Trust Registration Service, and what your clients need to do
14 Sep 2022
Law Commission consultation on electronic trade documents – Law Society response
Our response to the Law Commission's consultation on electronic trade documents.
14 Sep 2022
Protecting legal privilege: Foreign Influence Registration Scheme
Following our lobbying, the government has amended its new Foreign Influence Registration (FIR) Scheme to protect legal professional privilege.
12 Sep 2022
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