Today's rundown:
Reaction to PM's 'left-wing' lawyers remark
Lawtech principles announced
Upfront property information
The future of legal aid
Reaction to PM's 'left-wing' lawyers remark
The Independent reports on reaction to the prime minister's remarks about 'left-wing' lawyers.
A Law Society spokesperson said: "Solicitors have a professional obligation to act in the best interests of their client, whoever they may be, and their personal and political views do not come into it.
"Repeated government attacks on the integrity of the legal profession are deeply concerning. This divisive language serves nobody and puts lawyers and their clients at risk."
Lawtech principles announced
Our publication of a set of principles to guide the design, development and use of lawtech – is covered by Inside Conveyancing, Legal Futures and the Gazette.
Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce announced the lawtech principles during her presidential address marking the re-opening of 113 Chancery Lane.
Upfront property information
Our commercial proposition manager, Andrew Moroney, provides more information about our TA6 project in the Gazette.
"Simply put, the Law Society is extending the TA6: extracting a set of questions that can be used to collect early data, or 'upfront information', about a property at the point of listing," he said.
The future of legal aid
The Justice Gap covers the Justice Committee report on the future of legal aid including references to some of the concerns raised by the Law Society.
Also worth a read:
- New disclosure rules for 'less complex claims' – Gazette
- First person sentenced under new Hong Kong security law – BBC
- Covid: Starmer call to bring forward self-isolation end date – Guardian