Saturday

14th November - Law News

1419th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 

  Our Latest Saturday Law Interview features the Scottish National Party Justice and Home Affairs spokesperson, Joanna Cherry QC MP, in a wide ranging discussion on the the Human Rights Act 1998, the role of corroboration in the Scottish justice system, the legal issues surrounding Scottish independence and human rights. 




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Friday

13th November - Law News

1418th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Pro bono should complement legal aid rather than act as an alternative, reiterates LawWorks CEO. Demand for free legal advice has never been greater following cuts to legal aid, reduced funding for law centres, and the introduction of tribunal and court fees, according to a new report. Full story - Solicitors Journal





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Thursday

12th November - Law News

1417th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The Law Society has recommended a minimum salary for trainees, after a mandatory minimum was abolished last year by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Chancery Lane today recommends that firms pay trainees a minimum salary of £20,276 in London and £18,183 outside the capital. This compares to the mandatory minimum of £18,590 and £16,650 scrapped by the SRA with effect from August 2014. Since then, employers have been required to pay only the national minimum wage, currently £6.70 an hour. Full story - The Law Society Gazette




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Wednesday

11th November - Law News

1416th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The slow pace of change in the legal profession means it is “not surprising” to see new types of firms, with completely different business models, winning market share, an authoritative survey has found, adding that “the market is ripe for change”. The 21st annual Smith & Williamson professional practices report also found that around half of the 95 firms of all sizes that were surveyed expected to see external investment become more a feature of law firm funding in the next five years, with private equity the most likely source, followed by multi-disciplinary practices with external resources. Full story - Legal Futures




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Tuesday

10th November - Law News

1415th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: One question which is asked most frequently by new lawyers on deciding to go in-house or joining in-house teams in my experience (usually with great intensity) is how can they develop commercial astuteness or business acumen and quickly understand and contribute to the business, win the confidence of senior management and be seen not only as a lawyer but a strategic business partner.  Full story - The Lawyer




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Monday

9th November - Law News

1414th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
FOCUS OF THE DAY: New guidance on how to set up a pro bono programme has been launched, as lawyers across the country take part in National Pro Bono Week. The guide, Developing a pro bono programme, published by the Law Society, explains how solicitors can create a sustainable pro bono strategy and incorporate it into their professional activities. It offers advice on how to accurately record pro bono work, match expertise to community needs, decide what type of pro bono work to pursue, and manage risk, insurance and costs. Full story - New Law Journal



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Sunday

8th November - Law News

1413rd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
  Our Latest Saturday Law Interview features the Scottish National Party Justice and Home Affairs spokesperson, Joanna Cherry QC MP, in a wide ranging discussion on the the Human Rights Act 1998, the role of corroboration in the Scottish justice system, the legal issues surrounding Scottish independence and human rights. 




Saturday Conversations on Law

Saturday

7th November - Law News

1412nd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based Law, Justice, Legislation & Rights related daily news & legal articles archive brought to you by TheLawMap
 
  Our Latest Saturday Law Interview features the Scottish National Party Justice and Home Affairs spokesperson, Joanna Cherry QC MP, in a wide ranging discussion on the the Human Rights Act 1998, the role of corroboration in the Scottish justice system, the legal issues surrounding Scottish independence and human rights. 



Saturday Conversations on Law