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Conveyancing Conference 2020

Please go to https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7682154012405111568 to register your attendance.

Law Society statement on suggestion that UK Govt may breach Int law

Enduring Power of Attorney Form

A Power of Attorney enables you to choose a person (or persons) to deal with your property and affairs.

Law Commission of England and Wales launches consultation

on transfer of ownership

Folio - Northern Ireland Conveyancing and Land Law Journal published

Download for free

Queen’s Bench actions procedure updated

PSNI 'Scam' newsletter updated

The PSN have launched a new scam newsletter providing useful guidance and contact information.

New Summer Writ 2020 published

Please click below to download the digital version.

FPC REMOTE COURT LISTS - for week commencing 17th AUGUST 2020

For Ballymena, Belfast, Craigavon, Lisburn, Newry and Newtownards

FCC ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW LISTS for week commencing 31st AUGUST 2020

For Belfast, Craigavon and Derry

Conveyancing Updater – Issue Number 2020/23

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Family and Domestic Proceedings Courts Recovery Guidance

AML and Risk articles

Summary of judgment - O'Donnell v Department for Communities

Family Care Centre Review Lists

Risk Management Webinar in conjunction with Willis Towers Watson

Challenges Facing Law Firms During Unprecedented Times

Updated OLCJ Guidance - 3rd August 2020

Updated Masters Guidance

Extension of PPS Case Progression Hubs

Judiciary NI website updated guidance on court business

First issue of the Journal of Elder Law and Capacity for 2020

FCC Lists 10th August 2020 for Laganside

FPC Administrative Review Lists w/c 17 August 2020

CPD Webinar Series - Number 3 update

Update from the Office of the LCJ on recovery of court business

Urgent Attention Of Children Order Panel Members/Family Law Practioner

LONDONDERRY FCC and LAGANSIDE FCC – cases listed for hearing during week commencing 3rd August 2020.

FCC Lists 27th July Craigavon and Belfast AND FPC Lists for Ards and L

Please find attached FCC lists for w/c 27th July and FPC lists for w/c 3rd August – as well as the appropriate form to be completed in each case.

Introduction of PPS Case Progression Hubs for New Summons Cases

Review Lists For Lisburn And Ards FPC

Week Commencing 27th July 2020

Court Lists - July 2020

Updated Guidance From The High Court Masters

Call for Submissions of Interest Human Rights and Equality Group

Passing of S.M. Patrick Cross past President of the Law Society

Business Support Updater Edition Nine with Summary Grid

Passing of John R. Sullivan - Solicitor (Retired)

Public Consultation on Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay

QBD Actions – Hearings & Reviews – New Listing Arrangements

NIHRC -EU Settlement Scheme extended to the people of Northern Ireland

what does it mean for me?

Changes to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

Covid-19 Personal Injury Protocol

For The Urgent Attention Of All Court Litigators

New Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice

Law Society Welcomes The Re-opening Of The Housing Market

Covid-19 Business Support Updater

Companies House Updates and Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

June 2020

Passing of Frances C. Buchanan (nee O'Hara)

Business Support Updater 1 June 2020

Communicating With Members Of The Judiciary

For The Urgent Attention Of All Family Law Practitioners

Updates From The Office Of The Lord Chief Justice

Mindful Manager Toolkit Working from Home to Keep Focus

LAND REGISTERS REVISED EMERGENCY NOTE TO PRACTITIONERS - 21st MAY 2020

For The Urgent Attention Of All Practitioners

LISTING OF CASES - UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE

New Writ Magazine - COVID-19 Lockdown Ezine published

Matrimonial Office Applications

Reminder- Closure of the Small Business Support Grant Scheme

23.59pm Wednesday 20 May 2020

Passing of Eibhlínn McAleer (née Lynch) - solicitor

Update On Lisburn Magistrates And Youth Court Times

NI Environment Agency – Property Certificates and Discharge Consents

First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

COVID-19 Response to reports of Delays ETC

Important Notice - Undefended Divorce Petitions

Notification of pilot to hear undefended divorce petitions at Belfast County Court

Important Notice - County Court Appeals - Queen’s Bench Division

For the urgent attention of all practitioners with Personal Injury actions and County Court Appeals listed in the Queen’s Bench Division

Priority Searches at Land Registry

Conveyancing and COVID-19 Updates

Law Searchers at Land Registry and the Registry of Deeds

Regional Property Certificates

Update on the Commercial Hub from The Honourable Mr Justice Horner

For The Urgent Attention Of All High Court Practitioners

Administrative Review Of Listed High Court Business

APIL / FOIL / ABI Agreement For Personal Injury Cases In NI

New I On The Law issued by the Law Society Library - Issue 22

Changes to Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations

Immigration Practitioners’ Group (IPG) - Notice for Practitioners

Important Changes To Guidance Issued By OLCJ

ATTENTION ALL PRACTITIONERS

Office of the Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman

COVID-19 – Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Counter-Terrorist Financing

UK Legal Sector Affinity Group – Advisory Note Published - 21st April 2020

Business Support Measures During (COVID-19) Outbreak - 6th Update

Practice Note update from Land Registry

The Society has received the following revised Practice Note from Land Registry:

Probation Board For Northern Ireland - Covid Arrangements

NICTS Operational summary

Office of Care and Protection (Patients) during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Business Support Measures (Covid-19) Outbreak - 5th update

Passing of Jacinta McCullough, Solicitor (Retired)

Summary of Judgment - Court Delivers Same Sex Marriage Judgement

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office Update

Law Society of Northern Ireland Writes To Finance Minister

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (Covid-19) Outbreak

Members’ Information Notice- Fourth Edition

Court Business At Belfast Magistrates' Court

Office premises of the Attorney General are temporarily closed

Coronavirus Act 2020 Legislation

Members can access the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 at:

The administration of the First-tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber)

Announcement of Reduction in Service in the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber Administrative centre

Closure of the Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO)

Immigration Practitioners’ Group - Home Office

Action Mental Health - Helping you through difficult times

Notice regarding bail applications during Covid-19 pandemic

NIHE House Sales Scheme Temporary Suspension from 25/3/2020

New I On The Law issued by the Law Society Library - Issue 21

Message of support for Niall Murphy, solicitor

Are you worried about your house purchase or sale?

In need of some guidance and advice?

Business Support Measures During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

(Update includes more information on accessing small business grants, details on the job retention scheme, provision for the self-employed and new legislative protections for commercial tenants)

Further Legal Services Agency Circular - LSA COVID 19 - Key Messages

Guidance on the execution of wills during the COVID-19 crisis

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Closure of The Insolvency Service, Fermanagh House

Immigration Practitioners’ Group Asylum Interviews

NEW UPDATE - Business Support Measures During (Covid-19) Outbreak

UPDATED - 25th March 2020

Covid-19 - Guidance for Courts - Lord Chief Justice's Office

Issued at the request of the Lord Chief Justice Office

Law Society House is closed / How to contact the Society?

Law Society Library - closure and reduced operating hours

Information For Masters Of Trainee Solicitors Attending The IPLS

Industrial Tribunals and the Fair Employment Tribunal Update

High Court - Crown Court Bail Applications - Arrangements until 27/03

19 March 2020

Pro Forma Review Guidance Form For Commercial Hub Cases

A Template Form for adjourning cases in the FCC/FPC

Warning of increased Cyber Threat reference Covid-19

Working From Home?

The Human Rights Commission has closed its offices

COVID-19 advice on property transactions in Northern Ireland

Speak to your solicitor if you are buying or selling a home

Law Society CPD Events Postponed

Opportunity with the Paris Bar - UPDATE

ORDRE DES AVOCATS AJA COURDEPARIS

IPLS Team Wins the Client Consultation Competition 2020

Protection of the Rule of Law in Europe

The charity screening of new Bond 007 film has been postponed.

New James Bond Film put back - seven months

Newly Qualified Solicitors 2020

COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses

Information provided by Gov.uk

Law Society Welcomes Positive Lay Observer's Report

Law Society Comments on conviction of Graham Keys

Priority must be given to protecting the basic human right of liberty

‘Protecting the basic human right of liberty must be a priority’ was of the key messages from a special conference taking place in Belfast this week on the theme of the ‘Deprivation of Liberty of elderly and incapacitated people’.

Society raises £1000 in support of Floursh NI

New Writ Magazine 2020

Law Society attend reception in Joint Brussels Office

Four Jurisdictions Family Law Conference 2020

Passing of Cynthia Baxter (known in practice as Cynthia Hopkirk)

LSMS Chair Congratulates IPLS Mediation Team

Elder Law Conference 2020

Injunctions in the context of social media event sold out

Law Society welcomes new NIYSA Chair and Committee for 2020

First Council meeting of 2020 held at Law Society House

Law Society welcomes appointment of Naomi Long as new Justice Minister

Scammers sending fake CEO / Principal / MD emails to staff

New Apprentices Solicitors Welcomed to Law Society House

Mediation Course 2020 - Book Now!

Home Charter Update Seminars – January 2020

(Registration and Refreshments – 30 minutes before the start of the event)

Festive cheer at the Pro Bono Christmas Carol Concert

New 'Bail Law and Practice in Northern Ireland' Book Published

Guide On Reporting Restrictions In The Criminal Courts

Updated Publication: Judicial Studies Board (JSB)

Expert Evidence: Getting it right

Inaugural Conference of the Law Society of Northern Ireland Clinical Negligence Practitioner’s Group (LSNICNPG)

'Client Care And Practice Management'

NIYSA CPD - 18th December 2019

Law Society Welcomes New President Rowan White

The Law Society of Northern Ireland has welcomed Rowan White as its new President for 2019-20.

Law Society of Northern Ireland Members Elect New Council

Conference examines 'Silent Crisis' in the UK Immigration System

Sports Law Conference 2019 outstanding success

CBI NI Host Political Hustings Event at Law Society House

Conveyancing CPD 1/2 Day Conference

Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board President

Immigration Law Practitioners Association

Update on the EU Settlement Scheme - Part 2 (Advanced) (Belfast)

e-discovery Masterclass Series

Passing of Mr Robert NC Watts Solicitor

Summary of Judgment

Court Finds That The Executive Office Can Set Up An Ex Gratia Redress Scheme For Historical Institutional Abuse Victims

Restorative Practices Forum (NI) 25th Anniversary Conference

Supreme Court decision on a Hague case involving Israel

Immigration Law Conference 2019

Brexit - What next?

Brexit Planning a Top Priority For Law Society Of Northern Ireland

European Lawyers Day 2019 - Download the Podcast

President & Vice President celebrate Irish Women Lawyers Association

Restorative Practices Forum (NI) 25th Anniversary

Building a Vision for the Future of Restorative Practices

Scam warning - "Court Agreement” and “URGENT"

Over 300 solicitors attended Annual Conveyancing Conference 2019

New e-book -Criminal Practice And Procedure in The Magistrates’ Court

Legal Mental Health Charity Lawcare Launches Champions Scheme

President welcomed ECBA delegates to Law Society House

Annual General Meeting of NICPLA

LAMS Clinics by appointment

New Consent Form Launched to Support Patients Seeking Medical Records

Passing of Mr Vincent P. Fitzpatrick, Solicitor

President attends the opening of the legal year in London

Get Ready For Brexit Toolkit for Lawyers

Passing of Mr John H. Cavan, Solicitor

President attending IBA Conference in Seoul, Korea

Well Being Day

Law Society hosts Law Commissions' surrogacy project event

New Law Society Mediation Services (LSMS) Board hold first meeting

Passing of Mr Noel Slattery

Child marriage and trafficking focus of CLA European Hub meeting

Judgment - In the Matter of Raymond McCord JR83 Jamie Waring - 12.09.

President attends Annual Prayer Service for the Legal Profession

Advanced Advocacy Course marks 20th Anniversary

Appointment of new County Court Judge

Planning for Brexit: Update

President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association in Mombasa

Law Commissions' Surrogacy Project

New Client Complaint Video Launched

SARs in Action - Issue 2

Conveyancing Conference 2019

Hate Crime Legislation Review

Limited places available for Legal Mini MBA

Society raises over £2,000 in support of Barnardo's charity

SARs Reporter Booklet

European Commission Supranational Risk Assessment Report 2019

Circular LSA 17-19 Notification of industrial action on 26 July 2019

Young Lawyers Contest

LCJ Direction 1/19 - Crown and County Court Calendar 2019-20

Date published: 10/07/19

European Circuit Annual Conference, Rome

Providing access opportunities to solicitor profession is important

Supporting women in legal profession a necessity

BrowseAloud added to Law Society website

Passing of Mr William John Davey Rogers

Cloud security guidance

Passing of Ms. Olivia McKeown, Solicitor

National Cyber Security Centre - online training package for staff

New Writ Magazine - Spring Summer 2019 - New CLA President

Please click below to download the new Writ Magazine

NCSC Response & Recovery Guide Launch

President attends 3rd 'women in law' event

President attends BSA Annual Dinner

Specialist Short Courses in Advanced Advocacy

New Folio Journal Publishing soon

The first issue of the Folio 2019 will shortly be published. If you would like to receive a copy please complete the Order Form below and return it, together with a cheque for £60 made payable to the ‘Law Society of Northern Ireland’, to the address below.

Franking Machine Scam by Phone call

Mediation in the Commonwealth - A New Perspective

President, JVP & Chief Executive attend Law Faculty Annual Dinner

Attorney General for Northern Ireland Trainee Solicitor Scheme

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Society hosts Children Order Panel Day 2019

LSNI Immigration Practitioners’ Group meeting

Lord or lady Justice of Appeal, Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland

IPLS Team wins mediation competition

Northern Ireland Team win inaugural Iron Law Triathlon challenge 2019

President hosts Dr Christopher Stange from CA-NI

Mediation a Commonwealth Perspective 2019 - New Speaker announced

New Speaker Confirmed - Gary Adair, Wilson Nesbitt
Speaking on the Judicial Review judgement on mediation and legal aid

Summary of judgment - McKee and Ors v Charity Commission

COURT DECIDES CHARITY COMMISSION CANNOT DELEGATE DECISION MAKING FUNCTIONS TO STAFF

Solicitor Wins Employee of the Year in the Belfast Business Awards

Court Refuses Flag Appeal

Presidential and Chief Executive Team attend LSI Annual Dinner

Passing of Mr John Fox, Solicitor

The Right Honourable Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore to speak at BSA event

Registration/Pack Collection Days for Legal Walk 2019

Law Society Mentoring Programme 2019/2020

GET AHEAD, GET A MENTOR!

President wishes Belfast Marathon Particpants Good Luck!

Children Order Day - Vulnerability

Summary of judgment - McNamara v PPS

Law Society new video offers online advice to clients

New video aims to prevent clients and the public losing their money online!

Baroness Scotland opens new school in Zambia

Dual Presentation focus CNPG event

Children Order Day - Vulnerablity

President attending Commonwealth Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Advanced Advocacy Course 2019

Brian Speers elected Commonwealth Lawyers Association President

Law Society Immigration Practitioners’ Group Meeting

Legal Walk Run 2019 Launched

Building for the future in Zambia

Ulster University Law School Postgraduate Courses

NSPCC NI calls for measures to reduce trauma for child witnesses

Mediation Course goes from strength to strength

Managing Conveyancing Complaints Seminar

President & SVP participated in 100 faces project

Funeral Arrangements Mr Adam Curry, Solicitor

1st International Bars Sports Games July 8-12, 2019

New video launched to warn home buyers about scammers

Summary of Judgement

In The Matter Of An Application By Elizabeth Mcgowan For Leave To Apply For Judicial Review -V- PSNI

Summary of Judgment

Court Finds That Chief Constable Has Not Demonstrated Practical Independence On The Part Of The PSNI Legacy Investigations Branch

Summary of judgment - M v SE Health and Social Care Trust

New Video Celebrates Contribution of Female Past Presidents

Marking 100 years of Women in Law

President & Chief Executive attend CLA European Hub meeting

Society hosts important Brexit Planning Event

President attended the 47th European Presidents Conference in Vienna

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

Planning for Brexit

Pro Bono Choir raise £20,000 for local charities

Law Society of Northern Ireland host Four Jurisdictions meeting

President speaks at Newry & Banbridge solicitors Association Dinner

Money laundering is a dirty business.

Criminals employ a range of techniques to clean their “dirty money”.

New Edition of the Green Book launched

Conveyancing and Practice Management Seminar 2019

President attends Wallace High School Dinner

President encourages members to get involved in mock trial competition

President guest on BBC Radio Ulster 'On your behalf programme'

Passing of Mr J Norman Nesbitt, Solicitor

New scam circulating - Fake Law Society emails circulating

SCAM ALERT - If you receive the following email please delete it! This is a scam email not issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Passing of Mr David Gilliland, Solicitor.

Wine Tasting Evening Proves Perfect Tonic For Local Charity

Law Society engaging on Brexit at highest levels

Presiding District Judge Fiona Bagnall speaks at Criminal Law Series

Calling all NI Solicitor Runners, Cyclists, Swimmers or Triathletes

President attends Annual Reception of Franco-British Lawyers Society

Don’t forget your Green Card - British insurers issue advice

Protecting your organisation from ransomware

This guidance provided by the NCSC is an overview of ransomware, suggests some simple steps to prevent a ransomware incident, and advises on what to do if your organisation is infected by ransomware.

Court Business Listed - Bishop Street Courthouse - Tuesday 22/01/2019

New arrangements for Court business Bishop Street on Monday

President attends the Northern Ireland Institute of Insurers Dinner

Children’s Law Centre Events 2019

Law Society Welcomes Justice Department Permanent Secretary

Mr Hugh Desmond Murray, Solicitor

Mr Ian Dawson, Solicitor

The Honourable Mr Justice Huddleston sworn in as High Court Judge

‘Diversity in Legal Representation’

New Writ Magazine - Winter 2018 - New President

Society marks District Judge McKibbin Retirement

New Clinical Negligence Group Launched at Law Society House

Pension Lifetime Allowance to increase to £1,055,000

Happy Christmas from the Law Society of Northern Ireland

Newly admitted Solicitors Welcomed at Annual Dinner 2018

Law Society Welcomes New President Suzanne Rice

Calais Children a case to answer screening

UK/EU relationship post Brexit impact on family law

Legally Able - Short Sign Language Course

Northern Ireland Manager speaks at 7th Annual Sports Law Conference

Business and Property Hub event

This is a free event for solicitors only

Flag it Up Campaign

The Legal Sector Affinity Group urges lawyers to ‘Flag It Up’ to tackle the threat from ‘dirty money’.

New book published on Road Traffic Offences of Northern Ireland

Mentoring is key to business growth

European Lawyers Day 2018

The Magic of Mentoring with Julie Star

Cost is £50.00 plus VAT

New leaflet published on dealing with cold callers/ texts

Two new scams circulating

Mr Con Lavery, Solicitor

Immigration Law Conference 2018

Calais Children: A case to answer

Invitation to attend

Mr John Duff, Solicitor

Mr J Roger H McLernon, Solicitor of McLernon Moynagh

Lawyers participate in Belfast Pride Parade 2018

Mr John Killen (Billy) McNinch, Solicitor.

First time the Presidents of all Law Societies in UK are all women

Mr Gerard McClure, Solicitor

New Report Highlights Cyber Threat To Legal Sector

Law Society congratulates Conor McCormick on new appointment

New Book on Divorce and Ancillary Relief published by Law Society

NEW - Writ Magazine published Spring/Summer 2018

The new Spring Summer edition of the Writ magazine edition 229 is now available for download from below.

Junior Vice President Speaks At NIYSA Family Justice Event

Passing of Ms. Ursula Burns, Solicitor

Clinical Negligence Recent Developments, Case Law and Practice

Law Society warns of the need to be vigilant against scammers

Manual on the law relating to violence against women

NIYSA New CPD Programme 2018

Human Rights and Children in the Justice System in Northern Ireland

Book now!

cpdbookings@lawsoc-ni.org

Ratepayers urged to submit evidence now for business rates revaluation

Legal Profession Step Up for Marie Curie Northern Ireland

United Kingdom Supreme Court Sitting in Belfast - Live Stream

Progress of the Family Justice Review event

Problem-solving courts to be piloted - LCJ Direction

New Initiative Launched to Support Consumers

President Welcomes Newly Qualified Solicitors at Admissions Ceremony

EU Justice Portal Showcases Local Solicitors

New Advertising Campaign Launched