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News'Dublin: too much politics, not enough law-making?' by Tom Freely
The talk of the EU’s so-called migration crisis has been constant for the last three years and migration has been high on the agenda at almost every recent European Council meeting.
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Exciting opportunity in Brussels for trainee solicitors/newly qualified solicitors/paralegals
We are currently offering trainee solicitors, newly qualified solicitors and paralegals from the UK, a unique opportunity to undertake a three to six-month secondment in the Brussels Office commencing in January 2019 .
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Law Society of England and Wales responds to inquiry on transparency in trade
Law Society of England and Wales responded to the International Trade Committee inquiry on transparency and scrutiny of trade strategy and negotiations. The inquiry comes at a time when the UK begins establishing a post-Brexit trade regime.
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Brussels office summer reading lists
Ahead of a well deserved summer break, here are the books the office will be getting stuck into over the next few weeks.
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Brussels office of the Law Society's summer party
On a sunny evening on 21 June 2018, the Brussels Office of the Law Societies hosted its annual Summer Reception, in the offices of Squire Patton Boggs.
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Threats to the rule of law in Poland
After coming into power in Poland in 2015, the Law and Justice party (PiS) has implemented a series of controversial judicial reforms that have led the EU institutions to question whether the Polish rule of law is being infringed.
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Law Society of England and Wales submits written evidence to House of Lords EU Home Affair Sub-Committee
In March, the EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords launched an inquiry into the proposed UK-EU security treaty. The Law Society of England and Wales prepared a written submission responding to this inquiry, setting out the practical and legal challenges involved in negotiating a security treaty.
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European Parliament moves closer to reforming EU copyright rules
On Wednesday 20 June, the European Parliament moved one step closer to adopting a directive on the reform of EU copyright rules. The Commission proposal was seen by many as a key file in the completion of the so-called digital single market.
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A look forward to the new Austrian presidency
The official programme of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of 2018 (1 July to 31 December 2018) has as its motto “A Europe that protects”. The Presidency will be part of the trio Estonia-Bulgaria-Austria.
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June case law digest
A summary of recent Court of Justice decisions and Advocate General opinions.
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Tensions rise as October deadline looms
Negotiations have stalled leaving those in Brussels frustrated. Promises have been made at the European Council but it is clear the next few months will be crucial.
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Law Society of Scotland submits response to inquiry into UK Trade Policy Transparency and Scrutiny
The LSS suggested that the UK takes a similar approach to the European Commission and the changes it has recently implemented to increase transparency around trade relations.
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European Commission proposes new Justice, Rights and Values Fund
The European Commission has proposed a new Justice, Rights and Values Fund, of €947million, aimed at simplifying the existing programmes in the field.
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The use of algorithms in the justice system in England and Wales by Christina Blacklaws
Christina Blacklaws, President of the Law Society of England and Wales, comments on the opportunities and the challenges presented by technology, which are some of the biggest issues facing our global society. On 14 th June, the Law Society of England and Wales announced the launch of a ground-breaking ...
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Law Society written response to Lords' inquiry on UK-EU security treaty
In March, the EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee of the House of Lords launched an inquiry into the proposed UK-EU security treaty. The Law Society prepared a written submission responding to this inquiry, setting out the practical and legal challenges involved in negotiating a security treaty.
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Appeal for donations to allow lawyers help asylum seekers in Lesvos
An overrun immigration system on Lesvos has left thousands of asylum seekers without meaningful access to legal assistance. Under the banner of European Lawyers in Lesvos (ELIL), over 100 lawyers have volunteered to help more than 5,000 people but resources are finite. ELIL are looking for donations to continue providing ...
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The Company Law Package
On 25 April 2018, the European Commission launched proposals which would amend EU company law in relation to the use of digital tools and cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions.
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The impact of Brexit on Family Law - Law Society panel discussion at European Parliament
On 16 May 2018, Catherine Bearder, MEP for South East England, and the Brussels office of the Law Society brought together leading experts in the field of Family Law to give a talk at European Parliament on the challenges Brexit poses to the practice area.
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Law Society of Scotland opens price transparency consultation and publishes cloud computing guide
The Law Society of Scotland is asking the legal profession and consumer bodies for their views on price transparency for legal services, and has also published a new guide on cloud computing for law firms.
