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Citizen Khan on hand as Birmingham Day returns
Economic Development
The latest “Birmingham Day” event, on June 25, will showcase the region’s creative sector
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Legal sector is a jewel in the city's crown
Opinion
I recently attended a lunch for the heads of office of Birmingham’s larger law firms, organised by Birmingham Law Society.
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Birmingham Law Society hosts networking night
Economic Development
Birmingham Law Society (BLS) enjoyed an evening of networking at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
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No5 Chambers barrister lands legal aid award
Professional Services
Mr S Chelvan received the accolade at the Legal Aid Practitioners Group’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards.
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Legal aid cuts 'causing chaos in family courts'
Professional Services
Lawyer-Supported Mediation says 56 per cent of Midlands parents attended court to dispute child contact
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Worcestershire Law Society crowns award winners
Economic Development
More than 150 guests attended the first Worcestershire Law Society President's Awards held at Chateau Impney, near Droitwich.
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Andrew Wynne elected as Wolverhampton Law Society president
Professional Services
Partner with FBC Manby Bowdler has taken over the reins from former president Tracy Davies
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Birmingham's office demand could exceed 800,000 sq ft
Commercial Property
New research from GVA says companies moving to city centre will continue to grow over coming decade
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Eileen Schofield appointed Birmingham Law Society president
Professional Services
Ms Schofield, who takes over the role from Martin Allsopp, is principal solicitor at Schofield & Associates, a niche employment law firm based in Knowle, Solihull.
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Tough times ahead for the legal sector
Opinion
Members of the public are already suffering from the cuts to legal aid and from March 20 will feel the effects of cuts to criminal legal aid.
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New partner to develop Mills & Reeve's employment offering
Professional Services
Richard Santy, who was the former head of employment at Shoosmiths in Birmingham, joins the firm as a partner.
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Gateley claim honours at Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
Professional Services
Firm picks up award at ICC event after continuing to grow its profile across the country
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Enoch Evans gets Law Society quality mark
Professional Services
The Walsall & Black Country firm celebrated becoming the first provider of legal services in Walsall and its surrounding areas to secure membership of the Law Society’s Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS). 
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Court chaos forecast as lawyers walk out
Professional Services
Criminal lawyers across the region are to stage a mass exodus in anger at Justice Minister Chris Grayling’s latest cutbacks, which will see a further £220 million shaved off the legal aid bill
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MPs need to grasp threat of legal aid cuts
Opinion
Legal aid budget cuts threaten the closure of hundreds of firms of solicitors nationwide, while barristers face bankruptcy.
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Line-up for Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards revealed
Professional Services
Winners will be decided by an independent judging panel, chaired by Chris Loughran, Midlands practice senior partner at Deloitte.
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Birmingham Law Society chief calls on MPs to defend justice against legal aid cuts
Professional Services
Martin Allsopp says legal profession is already suffering from the consequences of budget cuts
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Insurance clampdown sees seven Midland law firms close
Professional Services
Four high street law firms in Birmingham, as well as practices in Wolverhampton, Coventry and Redditch, are among those forced to wind down following a purge by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
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Birmingham law firms 'exceeding profit forecasts'
Professional Services
Survey suggests a need for firms to concentrate on ensuring their long-term financial stability despite the rise in income
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Birmingham Law Society warns of more law firm closures if legal aid cuts go ahead
Professional Services
James Turner, chair of the criminal law committee at Birmingham Law Society, has issued a stark warning as a bitter war of words rumbles on between the legal profession and the Government.
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Reflecting on the past and looking ahead
Opinion
As I reflect on the year gone by I have come to understand more of the difficulties of the presidential role representing the profession across the city. 
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Sleepover gave insight into top charity work
Opinion
Birmingham Law Society (BLS) held its annual charitable event, a ‘sleepover’ in St Phillip’s Churchyard, for the benefit of my chosen charity, St Basils.
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Steve Cram to speak at Birmingham Legal Awards
Professional Services
One of Britain’s most successful athletes, Mr Cram won six gold medals at Commonwealth, European and World Championships and a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics.
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Zero-hours contracts must be reviewed
Opinion
A zero-hours contract may be used for casual work, where the employer can choose from a pool of available workers as and when they are required.
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