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Dealing with court backlogs must be HMCTS priority

HM Courts and Tribunals Service is making sensible decisions about prioritising work given the dual challenges it faces.

April 2024 PII renewal – more of the same?

For years, PII brokers have been bemoaning the conditions in the PII market. But is all that about to change?

Civil legal aid: millions still without access to justice

New research published by the Law Society of England and Wales reveals millions are still unable to access justice when they need it, as charities...

LSB publishes report on regulators' performance

The Law Society of England and Wales responds to the Legal Services Board's (LSB) Regulatory Performance Assessment report.

Solicitor fined for failing to spot Friday afternoon cyber fraud

A solicitor was fined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for inappropriate handling of a fraudulent payment as part of a conveyancing cyber scam.

Lawyers must be protected as the UN reviews China's human rights record

The Law Society raises concerns about the mistreatment of legal professionals in China, as lawyers are unable to exercise their profession freely and independently.

Parliamentary briefing: Illegal Migration Bill - report stage

We've prepared a briefing on the Illegal Migration Bill ahead of its report stage on 26 April. It includes our concerns and suggested amendments relating...

We've submitted a Universal Periodic Review report on Azerbaijan to UN Human Rights Council

Our report to the UNHRC focuses on the ability to practise law independently in Azerbaijan, and the lack of compliance with the European Court of...

SLAPPs and reputational risks

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (or SLAPPs) have garnered media coverage in recent months as political attention has turned to them. Victoria Moffatt explains what...

Keeping trade secrets: the big questions

With businesses in developed economies losing the equivalent of 1-3% of GDP through theft of trade secrets, Dr. Emily O’Neill, a former FTSE110 in-house counsel...

Estate management is changing – but you can keep ahead of the curve

With the launch of their new whitepaper, LEAP share that societal changes and technological advancements are affecting the way estates are managed: but practitioners must...

Former Afghanistan judge illustrates dire state of justice system under Taliban rule

We are gravely concerned about the collapse of the justice system in Afghanistan and the persecution of legal professionals by the Taliban.

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