The Doncaster Law Society Annual Dinner Dance takes this place at the Holiday Inn on 26th September . Members can take advantage of a discounted price securing a Table of 10 for just £480 ( £48 per person ) . Non Members pay the full amount so perhaps its time to get your membership up-to-date . The Event
Read more[youtube=http://youtu.be/pjOigFHdVIY] Justice Alliance continue action on 16th June as part of the on going protests against the Government Cuts which are destroying the Justice System . MAGNA CARTA DAY IN SHEFFIELD MONDAY 16 JUNE – LUNCHBREAK PROTEST Magna Carta Day lunchtime protest in Sheffield city centre Against cuts to justice! Defending justice for all! 12.15 pm –
Read moreThe Doncaster & District Law Society AGM will be held on Tuesday 8th July at the Regent Hotel , Doncaster . As with last years highly successful event the AGM will be held at a lunchtime 12.30 – 2pm and include Lunch and Teas / Coffee . We are also likely to have a guest speaker of interest , details
Read moreAn appeal against QASA – The Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates has been granted . This is likely to be heard relatively quickly as it effects Solicitor Advocates as well as the Bar who are all opposing the Scheme as unfair . In other news the Crowns Appeals of terminating rulings in the Fraud Cases where the defendants could not
Read moreDoncaster 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 moreThis note brings up to date news as we have it . The CSLA and LCCSA have called a National Meeting of Equity Partners or Solicitors qualified to make decisions on behalf of their firms on 19th March in Manchester – Follow this Link http://www.lccsa.org.uk/criminal-solicitors-national-meeting/ In addition Richard Miller from the Criminal Justice Committee at the Law Society will be attending
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 moreThe society is pleased to announce the return of its COLP and COFA Meetings for Members . The sessions are ideally suited for your COLP , COFA or Office Managers or Accounts Managers . The Meetings will involve an opportunity to discuss regulatory issues and share experiences . We aim to also provide a pseaker or presentation at each session
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 .
Read moreOn 8th April 2014 David Burrows , Solicitor Advocate will present a training course on the subject of : Mediation first , where now David is a well known family lawyer and legal trainer . He will no doubt be addressing the proposed unification of the Family Court together with other relevant issues . More details will be released as
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