International Women’s Day 2023 – Embracing Equity: Collective Action Towards Change event **Updated information - this event is no longer a hybrid event due to train disruptions, it will be a virtual event only** The Law Society Women Solicitors Network…
HMCTS – contested financial remedy applications From 31 January 2023 legal representatives must submit and manage applications for contested financial remedy online using MyHMCTS. Documents and orders must be uploaded to the online service…
Speed Mooting Winter Ball 2022 To celebrate 10 years of the National Speed Mooting Competition, a charity ball will take place on Saturday 19th November 2022 at the Liner Hotel, Liverpool. The Speed…
Be part of Pro Bono Week 2022 Pro Bono Week takes place this year from 7th to 11th November. Through events and comms it is an opportunity to recognise, showcase and discuss the voluntary contribution…
Issues with MyHMCTS portal The Law Society has been in touch to say they have been notified by some of their members about an issue with the MyHMCTS portal and the selection…
Damages Claims Portal – MANDATORY for Claimants from Monday 4 April 2022 Introduction The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is a new online case management process operating in the County Court which now mandates that - as a minimum – ‘damages…
Liverpool Law Society’s response to Bill of Rights consultation The government has committed to updating the Human Rights Act 1998. A consultation seeks views on the government’s proposals to revise the Human Rights Act and replace it…
MoJ Consultation on Mental Capacity Act: Small Payments Scheme Liverpool Law Society's Non-Contentious Business Committee member, Naomi Pinder, has written an article on the above consultation paper issued on 16th November 2021. The article can be viewed…
The Brain Charity seeks legal sector volunteer for steering group The aim of the newly-established Employment and Welfare Support Service steering group at The Brain Charity is to ensure the projects are accountable, progressive and successful. The Team…
Attended FHDRAs – Sent on behalf of HHJ Parker Dear all, With effect from the week commencing 23rd August all FHDRAs in Vernon Street will revert to attended or in person hearings. It remains open to an individual…
