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Practice note issued on protecting your firm if you fall victim to a scamThe Law Society has published a practice note aimed at helping law firms recover if they have fallen victim to a client account scam. The advice aims to help firms overcome the problems that arise and which, in the worst-case scenario, could lead to bankruptcy of individual partners and the firm's closure. Clinical negligence
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Law Society chief executive Catherine Dixon considers the Department of Health's proposal to fix costs in clinical negligence and asks whether tackling negligent NHS care would be a better solution.
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The Ministry of Justice is proposing further increases to court and tribunal fees. These increases are in addition to the higher fees introduced in March 2015. We need to know how the new proposals will affect you and your clients and the impact of the March fee increases.
Complete our short online survey
Further information about the new fees
The Law Society is launching a mentoring programme for practising solicitors from under-represented groups and is inviting solicitors who would like to be mentors or mentees to apply. |
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Professional indemnity specialist Mark Carver outlines shifts in conveyancing fees and associated risk from a PII perspective, based on a new report. |
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Our updated practice note has detailed advice on:
Read the updated practice note
Read our guide to insurers - includes information on new entrants, their financial security rating and the size of the firm they cover
New Solicitors Regulation Authority participating insurer agreement 2015-16
The government is seeking views on proposals to require larger employers to publish gender pay information. These regulations will cover private and voluntary sector employers in England, Scotland and Wales with at least 250 employees.
Read more - the consultation closes on 6 September
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This book provides a practical guide to:
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Opening of the legal year seminarsThe Bar Council and the Law Society will be hosting two free parallel seminars for international bar leaders and practitioners on 30 September. An expert panel will examine challenges to client confidentiality and legal professional privilege in the digital age and the role and treatment of witnesses across the globe. Places will be confirmed in September. |
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Law Society members enjoy 20 per cent off full price items and 10 per cent off sale and promotional items at Austin Reed. |
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Experian offers members specially negotiated rates on AML e-verifications, identity and KYC checking. |
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