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5 January 2012
Social media: new practice noteWhat are the benefits and risks of social media? What is the purpose of a social media policy? Read our advice on this increasingly popular and growing area.
ABS: advice and supportThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has begun processing applications for companies looking to become an alternative business structure (ABS). We have a wide range of support and advice for firms who are considering whether to become an ABS.
Conflicts of interests in criminal casesOur practice note looks at the particular factors that criminal defence solicitors need to consider to avoid conflicts of interests when deciding whether to act for more than one suspect or defendant in a criminal case.
Online PC renewal process - updateThe SRA's online PC renewals exercise is under way. The completion date for Band A-D (where the first-occurring letter for your full name begins with A to D) is 13 February. The deadline for all others is 21 February. The activation deadline for mySRA is 13 January.
Client financial protection arrangementsThe Law Society has outlined its proposed response to the SRA's review of the arrangements that affect solicitors' professional indemnity insurance. We welcome your feedback prior to submitting our response on 17 January - please email
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with your comments.
Law Conference 2012: bookings openBookings are now open for our first law conference, which takes place between Thursday 20 and Saturday 22 September. This landmark event will bring together experts and leaders in the legal sector to network and address the evolving challenges for our profession.
Closing down your practice: new practice noteOur practice note looks at the regulatory requirements you need to consider if you are thinking of closing down your practice. Related webinar: Exit strategies
Building regulations: powers transfer to WalesOn 31 December 2011 the Welsh government took over responsibility for building regulations from the UK government. The environment minister plans to consult in March on new regulations to raise standards for new and existing homes and non-domestic buildings. Related seminars:
Grab a bargain in our bookshop saleSave 20% on selected titlesTake advantage of our January sale on selected law books, including Precedent Library for the General Practitioner 2nd Edition, Liquidation, Family Procedure Rules 2010 and many more. 25% off the official directory of solicitorsThe Law Society's Directory of Solicitors and Barristers 2011-2012 is uniquely compiled with information direct from solicitors’ practising certificates. Buy it online in our bookshop and you will save over 25 per cent while stocks last.
Library opening times in 2012The Law Society library will now open on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00 and the telephone enquiry service will operate from 09:00 to 13:00. You can continue to send us legal information enquiries or Lawdocs orders by email or fax at any time.
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