Following on from its commitment at the SGM the National Law Society is to meet South Yorkshire Solicitors on 20th January . The Law Society has issued the following information : Dear Member, Following this year’s consultations and the recent SGM, we recognise that some members have felt that their views have not been sought and heeded to the extent
Read moreJohn Cooper QC presents the arguments over the cuts to legal aid and shows the facts the Government don’t want you to see Watch this excellent You Tube Video of the piece .
Read moreThe Bar Council proceeds tomorrow with its morning of action when members of the bar across the Country will be unavailable until 2pm . The action is intended to minimise disruption but equally make the point that enough is enough . The action is also being supported by Solicitors and South Yorkshire Solicitors have been invited to attend a meeting
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The Law Society has called a Special General Meeting following a requisition by members to consider a vote of no confidence in the Law Society Chief Executive and President as a result of its handling of the negotiations with the Lord Chancellor in respect of the Criminal Legal Aid Reforms . RESOLUTION That the meeting has no confidence in the
Read morePaul Prior, a Barrister at 36 Bedford Row calls Upon Doncaster & District Law Society Members to support the fight to save Criminal Legal Aid I would be grateful if this email could be distributed to all of your members. I am emailing you to invite you to Sheffield Crown Court on 20/11/13 to take part in a group photograph
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To celebrate Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division’s official recognition a party has been arranged at the Regent Hotel 7.30pm onwards . The event which is sponsored by Bank House Chambers will include live music from Barrister James Horne and his band the “Seventy” . All are welcome irrespective of age and everyone gets a free drink . Please contact the Junior
Read moreDoncaster Junior Lawyers Division have held a successful AGM electing a new Committee . The Group is going from strength to strength leading to recognition by the National Law Society as an official group . To mark the event on 25th October there is a launch party to which all of the Doncaster Legal Community Young or old has been
Read moreDoncaster & District Law Society is putting on a Free Course for members on Capital Allowances , the implications and arrangements for claiming them together with implications for Firms and COLP Compliance . Course Content: What Capital Allowances Are How to Find Savings for your Clients Implications of the 2012 Finance Bill on Commercial Property transactions Dangers of Restricting advice
Read moreThe MOJ has now extended the period for consultation following clarifying a number of matters including the fact that certain figures included VAT and other expenses . The New Consultation can be accessed here : https://consult.justice.gov.uk/digital-communications/transforming-legal-aid-next-steps/consult_view The deadline is now 1st November . Essential to this is also a Survey into Duty Contracts by Andrew Otterburn and it is essential firms
Read moreSome firms are still reported not to have been able to secure Public Indemnity Insurance following the collapse of several providers this year . Those who find themselves in this situation will find the following advice from the Law Society of assistance Follow this link for urgent advice http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/advice/articles/extended-indemnity-period/
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