Meeting with local MPs On 19 March 2021, Liverpool Law Society (LLS) held its first zoom meeting of the year with local MPs. President Julie O’Hare chaired on behalf of LLS and…
Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund The Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) will stop accepting new claims after 30 September 2021. Currently, SIF provides ongoing cover to firms once their mandatory six-year run-off period has…
Liverpool Law Society back free business support initiative to help employees get healthier and happier Evidence shows that an active workforce improves business performance: 27% fewer sick days are taken by staff who are physically active 91% Liverpool organisations reported improved staff communication…
County Court Advocate Blog In his blog, Liverpool Law Society member Philip Nam from White Collar Legal describes how life has changed for him as a County Court Advocate since just before…
Covid home-testing pilot to launch at QEII The Government has outlined its testing strategy, which includes giving access to lateral flow testing for critical workers that must leave home for work. HMCTS has been working…
New ID card gives solicitors fast-track court access A new ID scheme will allow solicitors to have enhanced access through security in more than 300 courts and tribunals from today (1 February). The new arrangement, developed…
Department for International Trade launches new funding The Department for International Trade has launched its new European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) for eligible North West businesses. Match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 are…
Changing Times: Opportunities for International Growth for Law Firms (Roundtable 3) Department for International Trade 'Changing Times' Roundtable Event Join the Department for International Trade for the third instalment in the roundtable series with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ)…
A message from Samaritans January 2021 On behalf of Liverpool and Merseyside Samaritans I wish all members of the Liverpool Law Society, their families, staff and clients a safe…
UP Employability Initiative UP Initiative – UP Pilot in Law The UP Initiative is a new University of Liverpool SLSJ employability initiative for 2021. Essentially, the scheme is designed to help…
