Law Society Legal News Summary 24 August 2021


Today's rundown:

Remember a charity in your will
Markers of success for law firms
 

Remember a charity in your will 

Today's Wills and Probate notes Remember a Charity week runs from 6-12 September, when the legal profession supports more than 200 charities to remind people of the importance of leaving a legacy to charity. Law Society research showing 7% of people in the UK made a will during the first 2020 lockdown is cited.  
 

Markers of success for law firms 

Legal Futures carries advice for law firms to drive a successful business. The article cites the Law Society Law Management Section's financial benchmarking survey finding that firms are concerned about cashflow as lockdowns ease.
 

Also worth a read: 

  • Baroness Hale support for Afghan judges - Gazette
  • Afghanistan evacuation deadline tensions rise – BBC
  • Domestic violence – police failing to protect victims - Guardian
  • 'Levelling up' fund legal challenge - Independent

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