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A Lawyer Writes
The rule of law
The rule of law is currently flavour of the month. In my column for today’s Law Society Gazette, I consider whether recent comments made by the prime minister and the…
Free Movement Articles
Legal aid for immigration cases: what is in scope and how to apply
By Shilpa Caute
Table of Contents Despite the cuts introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, legal aid remains available for some immigration cases.The Law Society regulates legal…
Legal Futures Blog
SME law firms reduce reliance on client account interest
By Neil Rose
Winkworth: Fundamentals still matter mostSME law firms performed strongly last year, making good profits without relying on client account interest and controlling their overheads well, according to new research.But these…
Legal Futures Blog
Mazur: Law Society still mulling appeal as SRA reviews investigations
By Neil Rose
Law Society: Appeal decision pendingThe Law Society has yet to decide whether to appeal last week’s Mazur ruling, while the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is reviewing investigations that followed the…
Legal Futures Blog
GCs call on Law Society to withdraw whistleblowing guidance
A network of female general counsel has called on the Law Society to withdraw whistleblowing guidance for in-house lawyers, arguing that it “entrenches the longstanding bias against reporting”. The post…
Legal Futures Blog
Solicitors vote to increase threshold for Law Society SGMs
By Neil Rose
Solicitors have narrowly voted to increase the threshold for calling a special general meeting of the Law Society – despite the society’s ruling council no longer backing it. The post…
Legal Costs Blog
Do Costs Lawyers need to work for an authorised firm?
By Simon Gibbs
The recent guidance on Mazur & Anor v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) from the Law Society states, in relation to those authorised to conduct litigation: “Both the…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
BC law society launches LifeSpeak’s fostering authentic connections campaign
LifeSpeak, an anonymous online platform, offers free resources focused on mental wellness
Canadian Lawyer Mag
Law Society of Saskatchewan names new president Adam Touet, vice president James Fyfe
They step into their leadership roles next year
Legal Profession Blog
Bishop Rooks Pawn
An attorney with 46 years of experience deposited two checks and disbursed the funds only to have the deposited checks bounce.In late 2022, Mr. Hertzberger was retained to act for…