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Rushed bidding process for criminal legal aid risks deepening crisis

Key decisions on the future of criminal legal aid must be taken before expecting firms to bid for new 10-year contracts.

SRA urged to seriously re-think flawed financial penalty regime proposals

We strongly urge the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to re-think the proposals set out in the financial penalties’ framework consultation.

SRA financial penalties framework consultation – Law Society response

We have serious concerns about the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) proposals to further develop its financial penalties framework.

Find out about the training you need to be accredited under our Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS) accreditation.

Practising certificate fee 2024/25

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed that the cost of an individual practising certificate for 2024/25 will remain the same at £307.

Solicitor struck off for 'upskirting' a junior colleague

Pearl Moses considers a real case where a solicitor found themselves in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for sexually motivated harassment of a junior colleague....

Could a ‘right to switch off’ improve work-life balance for lawyers?

Living at work, or working from home? A post-pandemic rethink of working practices has led to looking at ways to tackle the ‘always on’ culture...

Foreign law firms in Malaysia: extension of licence renewals

Licences for foreign firms in Malaysia will be valid for five years instead of three when they're renewed. Find out what this means for your...

Government urged to rebuild the state by investing in the civil justice system

A new report has shown the UK government can rebuild the foundations of the state and deliver on its missions by investing in the civil...

Legal Hero solicitors praised for community dedication

The Legal Heroes 2024 winners have been announced.

Climate risk and conveyancing practice note consultation launched

The Law Society has launched a consultation on a practice note on climate risk and conveyancing.

Professional indemnity insurance: how to get the best deal

Find out what to look out for when renewing your firm's professional indemnity insurance (PII) this season.

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