Law Society hit back over inducement ban
The Law Society has hit back at the Government’s proposals to ban legal firms from offering an inducement in exchange…
Legal industry in decline as number of practicing certificate holders falls for first time in a generation
The first signs of a decline in interest in the legal industry have been seen, as according to the Law…
Desmond Hudson to stand down as Law Society Chief Executive
Law Society Chief Executive, Desmond Hudson has announced that he will retire from the role this July after the society…
Law Society pull no punches with ‘Don’t Get Mugged’ campaign
The Law Society unveiled a hard hitting and somewhat controversial advertising campaign using the headline “Don’t get mugged by an…
‘Ban CMCs’, Law Society chief tells whiplash debate
The Chief Executive of The Law Society has called for the outlawing of claims management companies (CMCs) at the latest round…
Referral fee ban failing to reduce road traffic accident claims
When the government proposed and implemented the referral fee ban the main justification was that they believed it would reduce…
Law society warns against race to the bottom
The Chief Executive of The Law Society, Desmond Hudson has issued a warning to firms to do all that they…
Personal injury lawyers crank up pressure on government over whiplash reforms
The government are feeling the full force of the personal injury sector over their proposals for whiplash reforms which if…
Law Society chief says cost reductions mean an end for 100% compensation deals for clients
The Law Society chief executive Desmond Hudson has told members that in light of the changes to costs on the…
High Court condemns claimants to bleak future as they throw out judicial review
The High Court has finally condemned genuine victims of accidents to a bleak future by throwing out the judicial review.…
Government hiding RTA Portal evidence according to Law Society
The Law Society has accused the government of hiding key information regarding the bases for the new personal injury fees…
