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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
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
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
Queen Elizabeth II, 1926 - 2022
On this sad occasion we share in the grief of the nation at the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the...
08 Sep 2022
The council has asked me to share a client’s personal data. What should I do?
The council has asked me to divulge a client's personal data based on exemptions that permit disclosure where required to assess tax or prevent or...
07 Sep 2022
How can the new PM support solicitors and law firms?
Liz Truss has been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party. Discover our three key asks for the new PM.
05 Sep 2022
SRA discussion paper: next steps on SIF and consumer protection for negligence claims – Law Society response
Post six-year run-off cover provides necessary protections for consumers of legal services and solicitors alike. SIF has the confidence of the profession and could offer...
31 Aug 2022
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