Doncaster County Court – Court User Minutes – September
The minutes from the September Doncaster Court User Committee Meeting are now available here : Minutes Court User Meeting Sept 2015
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Your New Team – Doncaster & District Law Society
Following the AGM of Doncaster & District Law Society the Following Officers and Committee have been elected : POSITION OFFICE HOLDER PRESIDENT MARK NEWBY SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT EMMA BEAZLEY JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT SARAH NAYLOR HONORARY SECRETARY DIANE PARKER HONORARY TREASURER ROSEMARIE SHARP SOCIAL OFFICER KIRSTEN CRAIG TRAINING OFFICER ABIGAIL FRUDD MEMBERSHIP OFFICER ANNE ROBERTSON PUBLIC RELATIONS RAM BHAMBRA
Read moreAll Change at Doncaster Law Society
It has been a tumultuous time for Doncaster Law Society which has looked carefully at itself and the future of the Doncaster Legal community . This started in July when the Society confronted its members with the fact that greater engagement was required if our historical society was to survive . Whilst some may have feared the worst this seems
Read moreElection Day for New Law Society President and Team
Doncaster & District Law Society reconvene the AGM this lunchtime to elect our New Law Society President and Team . There is still time to attend the AGM which is held at 12 Noon at the Offices of Atherton & Godfrey . Any Solicitor , Legal Executive or any person providing Legal Advice in Doncaster & District is welcome to
Read moreSecurity Scams – Very Important Practice Note from the Law Society
The Law Society has issued an important practice not on dealing with Security Scams which are becoming very frequent . Partners of Law Firms need to read this because it sets out what regulatory implications will flow if you fall victim to these scams which are becoming very sophisticated . It may be useful to ensure that your systems are
Read moreRetirement of District Judge Oldham
The Society has been informed that District Judge Oldham will retire On Friday 25th September 2015 after 21 years service. He was appointed as District Judge on 3rd October 1994. Courts at Sheffield in all jurisdictions will rise at noon when Court 1 will be prepared for his valediction at 12:30pm Members of the Law Society are invited to attend.
Read moreSouth Yorkshire Court Closures Announced
The MOJ has today announced a number of Court closures and changes in South Yorkshire which it is consulting on . Rotherham Magistrates is to close and all work is to be transferred to Sheffield Doncaster County Court is to move in with Doncaster Magistrates Court The Tribunal Service will move in with Doncaster Crown Court You can respond to
Read moreDoncaster Law Society Ball – 17th September 2015
We are delighted to confirm that this years Law Society Ball will take place at The Crown Hotel Bawtry . This event is likely to sell out and you are encouraged to book tables asap . Tickets will be £40 + Vat and a guest speaker has been arranged who will be one of our Local Circuit Judges . Please
Read moreDoncaster Law Society Lunch – 16th September 2015 12.00pm
Doncaster Law Society will be hosting a lunch at the Atherton & Godfrey on 16th September 2015 at 12.00pm when all members / prospective members are invited to join with fellow members and take part in the plans for the next 12 months including election of officers and a full committee . Lunch is provided free for all attending An
Read moreDoncaster Law Society The Future
On 8th July members of Doncaster & District Law Society met to debate the future of the Society . This was occuring at a time when the need for a local law society had never been greater but with a background of some firms not engaging with the Society over recent times . During a very positive debate all options
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