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International Update: 11 May 2012
Posted 10th May 2012International news and events
Anglo-Spanish legal conference: 7-8 June, London
This event will provide a comparative overview of the English and Spanish legal systems in four key areas: family law, probate, corporate law and labour law.
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UK-India legal practice conference: 28 June, London
This half-day conference for Indian and UK law firms and corporate counsel will include key topics of interest and a networking recepetion at the Rolls Building.
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UK law book charity: how you can help
The Law Society has been a leading supporter of the International Law Book Facility since the charity's inception in 2005. There are a number of ways for UK law firms to get involved.
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EU releases consultation on FATF amendments
The European Commission has launched a consultation on amendments to the third money laundering directive (third directive) to address changes required by the updated Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) Standards.
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Vice president addresses IAWJ 2012 conference
Law Society vice president Lucy Scott-Moncrieff addressed the opening ceremony of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) conference in London which brought together 600 women judges from around the world.
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Law Society vice president attends Qatar Law Forum
The forum brings together leaders in law from around the world to discuss the challenge of achieving global understanding and commitment to the rule of law and allied issues of international legal and economic significance.
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Inaugural event of the Omani British Lawyers Association
The Omani British Lawyers' Association held their inaugural event at the beginning of May. The association was established to promote fellowship and good understanding between the legal professions in the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Oman.
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International practice update
Singapore to issue more QFLP licences
The Singapore Ministry of Law has announced that a new round of Qualifying Foreign Law Practice (QFLP) licences will be issued to foreign law firms next year.
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ABA drops plans for non-lawyer ownership model rule
The Law Society has commented on recent decisions by the American Bar Association (ABA) and state bars to rule out non-lawyer ownership of law firms.
Read our comments
Opportunities
Help shape the ABA-Law Society conference
The Law Society and the ABA are planning a second capital markets conference in November. Join the planning committee to help shape conference content, panel discussions and speakers.
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Discounts for Division members: Gulf training courses
Register now for the Law Society's Gulf lawyers training programme in Dubai at the end of May. The programme is delivered in partnership with the College of Law with input from local corporate legal experts.
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Introduction to the English legal system course: member discount
Law Society International Division members can benefit from a 15 per cent discount on the School of Law Education Group two-week summer course on the English Legal system.
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Exporting for growth: a guide for your clients
UK Trade & Investment has produced a guide for UK companies who are starting to export overseas. It is also available in an editable format to allow law firms to brand for their clients.
Find out more and view the guide
Human rights
Law Society responds to Queen's speech
Read the Law Society's response to the proposed Justice and Security Bill and Draft Communications Bill which were announced Wednesday as part of the government's legislative plans for the coming parliamentary year.
Sign the government e-petition on lawyers at risk
Sign the government e-petition calling for parliament to condemn those countries that allow the murder, victimisation or ill treatment of lawyers undertaking their moral and professional duties.
Find out more and sign the petition
Support fellow lawyers at risk
The Law Society Lawyers for Lawyers Programme seeks to protect and support lawyers and judges who face intimidation or physical attack for carrying out their legitimate professional duties.
Find out how you can help
International Action Team: online training available
The Law Society has launched a webinar to help pro bono lawyers and law students get involved in our human rights work.
Webinar details
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