http://www.lawsociety.ie/ Law Society News RSS Feed http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/--New-Regulations-on-Commercial-Undertakings/   Dear Colleague, You have received many eBulletins from me, beginning in December 2009, in relation to the risks created by solicitors giving undertakings in commercial property transactions. The Society has consulted very widely with the profession – I refer in particular to my eBulletins to you of 1st April and 27th May, 2010 – and with interested parties outside the profession in relation t... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/--New-Regulations-on-Commercial-Undertakings/ Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:42:51 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Courts-Service-Survey/ Every day, all over Ireland, members of the legal profession and other court users do business with the staff of the Courts Service. The Courts Service wants to hear from court users about their experience of the service. Until 10th August, 2010, it is running a short customer satisfaction survey which can be completed online at http://www.courtsservicesurvey.ie/   The survey takes only a minut... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Courts-Service-Survey/ Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:45:32 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Online-Solicitor-Link-Service/ The Law Society has moved its Solicitor Link service online and it's free to our members.   The service is offered to solicitors/firms interested in the acquisition, sale or merger of practices or the sharing of overheads. It operates on the basis of complete anonymity up to the point where both parties agree to simultaneously and electronically exchange contact details.   If interested in maki... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Online-Solicitor-Link-Service/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:12:04 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Host-a-Visiting-Lawyer/ The EU & International Affairs Committee, in its liaison with other European Bars, is developing two Exchange Programmes for lawyers in 2010. Click on the links below for more information on each programme, including application deadlines: the Madrid Bar , and GILBA (German-Irish Lawyers and Business Association) These programmes allow lawyers to acquire work experience in a different... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Host-a-Visiting-Lawyer/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:02:11 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-AML-Guidance-Notes-for-Solicitors/ The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010 ("the 2010 Act") was signed into law on 10th May, 2010. The commencement date of the legislation is 15th July 2010. From this date solicitors will be required to conduct their anti-money laundering ("AML") obligations in accordance with the 2010 Act. The 2010 Act implements the Third Directive, consolidates existing AML... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-AML-Guidance-Notes-for-Solicitors/ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:17:18 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Justice-Media-Awards-2010-Winners/ The winners of the Justice Media Awards 2010 were announced by the Law Society on 3rd June. View the list of winners At the awards ceremony, the Past-President of the Law Society, John D. Shaw, said, "This year (2010) marks the 18th presentation of the annual Justice Media Awards, which are organised by the Law Society of Ireland. Due to the recent economic downturn, a decision was taken in 200... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Justice-Media-Awards-2010-Winners/ Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:48:31 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Hibernian-Law-Journal-2011/ Submissions are now being accepted for the 2011 edition of the Hibernian Law Journal. The Journal offers an excellent opportunity for legal scholars to have their work published in an academic forum. The following guidelines apply to submissions: Length should be between approximately 5,000 and 15,000 words. The article may not have been published elsewhere, although the article may be a thesis... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Hibernian-Law-Journal-2011/ Fri, 21 May 2010 11:35:57 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/CPD-Scheme-Record-Card/ The 2010 CPD Scheme booklet and record card is now available to download. Login to the members' area of the website with your solicitor number and visit the CPD Scheme section to view the 2010 CPD Scheme information . If you need help logging in, please see www.lawsociety.ie/help or contact webmaster@lawsociety.ie   http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/CPD-Scheme-Record-Card/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:31:38 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Launch-of-Compendium--eCompendium/ The Society recently launched both a Compendium and eCompendium to the Solicitors Acts.  Mary Keane, Deputy Director General, commented "this is a unique online resource, which will greatly assist practising solicitors navigate through the legislative environment in which they operate.  The Compendium and eCompendium will enhance and contribute to the Society’s growing suite of member services.... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Launch-of-Compendium--eCompendium/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:16:38 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Prison-Visits-by-Appointment/ The Irish Prisons Service has advised of the introduction of new arrangements for prison visits which will apply to all visitors, including those attending on professional visits. Under the new system, persons visiting prisoners will be required to make an appointment in advance. A designated telephone number for each prison will be in operation in order to book appointments. Visitors will be... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/New-Prison-Visits-by-Appointment/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:33:35 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Appointment-of-Acting-State-Solicitor/ The Director of Public Prosecutions has appointed Vincent O’Reilly Solicitor of Trimgate Street, Navan, Co. Meath as Acting State Solicitor for the area of Co. Louth. This is effective the 3rd day of February 2010 until further notice. Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 14 - 16 Merrion Street Dublin 2 http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Appointment-of-Acting-State-Solicitor/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:55:20 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Tell-Us-What-You-Want-Online/ Got a minute? We'd like to hear from you on what you want from the Law Society online. Please complete the brief online survey below and help us improve the website to better meet your requirements. Law Society website survey Thank you for your time. http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Tell-Us-What-You-Want-Online/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:40:03 GMT http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Professional-Indemnity-Insurance-/ Changes to the professional indemnity insurance (PII) regulations will come into force on 1st December 2009 . The Law Society has put in place a helpline to assist firms in dealing with the professional indemnity insurance renewal process. The helpline can be contacted by phoning 01 879 8790 or emailing piihelpline@lawsociety.ie .  The helpline is manned by solicitors employed by the Law Societ... http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/News/Professional-Indemnity-Insurance-/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:04:25 GMT