Recommended minimum salary
LawCareers.Net reports that two law firms have revealed increases in salary for their newly qualified (NQ) lawyers, as pay rises for NQs continue to be announced across the profession.
Law Society president Nick Emmerson said that the minimum salary policy, “Applies to anyone undertaking a period of recognised training, such as a training contract, or anyone employed with the primary purpose of gaining qualifying work experience.”
Japan’s legal market
Practice source reports on the Japan’s Ministry of Justice streamlining the registration process for overseas-qualified lawyers to work in Japan.
Law Society president Nick Emmerson said: “These changes to streamline the registration process will help to save time and money for both law firms and foreign lawyers in Japan.
Conveyancing regulation
Legal Futures and Inside Conveyancing report that licensed conveyancers will be encouraged by their regulator to move away from the risks of client account as it becomes more practical. The Law Society’s Special General Meeting is mentioned.
Far-right riots
inews (£) reports that Tommy Robinson could face extradition if he does not return to the UK to attend court. Stuart Nolan, chair of our criminal law committee is quoted.
Planning and environmental law
Gazette publishes an opinion piece by Philip Kratz, chair of the Law Society’s Planning and Environmental Law Committee, about the planning application system in relation to pledges made by the Labour government.
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- Labour axes ‘gimmick’ anti-strike law as it plans major reset for workers’ rights – Guardian
- The Society of Licensed Conveyancers releases Position Paper on His Majesty’s Land Registry backlogs – Today’s Conveyancer
- ‘Worrying deterioration in safety’ at UK immigration removal centres, warns chief inspector of prisons – Guardian
- UK government outlines replacement for non-dom tax regime with new foreign income and gains system – Today’s Wills and Probate
- Home Office urged to settle asylum claims over unlawful detention – Guardian
- Error and fraud in business tax schemes cost the UK £4.1bn – BBC
- Courts could open 24-hours to deal with rioters, says minister – Standard
- Number of prisoners released into homelessness rises by a third in a year, despite new government scheme – Independent