Doncaster Solicitors withdraw services on 31st March and 1st April to Support Lawyers National Protest over Legal Aid Reforms Doncaster solicitors have decided to join a National Protest against Legal Aid Reforms in opposition to radical plans being brought by the Lord Chancellor, Chris Grayling. If the proposals are put in place then Cuts of over 17.5% will be
Read moreThe proposals see : – 17.5% cuts spread over two years – Duty contracts with only 525 national contracts and only 7 in south Yorkshire as a whole – Caps on Crown Court Cases under 500 pages – New National Fixed Fee for Police Station and changes to magistrates renumeration – Promise of financial support for bids – Lots of
Read moreBarristers and Solicitors will again be unavailable to attend Court on 7th March as part of the ongoing protest against the Governments proposed legal aid cuts This time the protest will last a full day with every sign it will escalate further if the Governments current unwillingness to listen continues .
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We remind members of their firms obligation to collect Diversity Data which must be submitted and published . The deadline for submission is 31st January and firms who do not comply are likely to face formal sanctions from the SRA . Access details here http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/advice/practice-notes/sra-equality-monitoring/
Read moreThe Minutes of Doncaster county Court User Committee for January 2014 are available here Minutes Court User Meeting Jan 2014
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A Report has today been released from Oxford Economics which was commissioned by the Law Society and Practice groups such as the CSLA , LCCS , Big Firms Group and LAPG . This indicates that there had been a downward trend in Criminal Work and Spend . The result is that something in the region of £84 Million savings would
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 .
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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 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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Please follow the link on this post to access the September Report or visit our Regional Office Page . This Report covers all news from the National Law Society for September Highlights include : Law Society news and events Practice notes Forthcoming JAC selection exercises Electronic newsletters SEPTEMBER 2013
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