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Every Financial News story tagged Law Society, newest first.
The Law Society has urged criminal legal aid firms to reconsider their service viability amid ongoing financial constraints.Richard Atkinson highlights the exhaustion of goodwill from criminal legal aid lawyers, urging firms to evaluate their service sustainability.Firms are advised…
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Amidst ongoing legal challenges, Lord Chancellor Shabana Mahmood is urged to address legal aid concerns, following a settled dispute.The Legal Aid Agency has initiated the bidding process for new crime…
The Law Society voices strong opposition to the SRA's new fining proposals, citing legal, economic, and operational concerns.Vice-President Richard Atkinson warns of possible firm closures due to large fines on…
The Probate Service is experiencing a noteworthy improvement in its performance, reducing delays.Monthly grant issuance now exceeds new applications, showcasing improved service efficiency.Digital applications have seen substantial processing time reductions,…
The Law Society seeks approval to pay its council members an annual £2,050 allowance.This proposal marks the first direct remuneration for council members if approved at the AGM.The total immediate…
The introduction of a £250 fee per case for law firms and claims management companies (CMCs) to bring complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is causing concern among industry…
Blacks Solicitors has successfully gained The Residential Property Accreditation for nine members of its team, reflecting the firm's commitment to professional development and quality service.The accreditation is a notable achievement,…
