The professional body for lawyers has publicly rebuked a government minister for dismissive remarks regarding ongoing legal aid reforms. Representatives emphasized that two fundamental structural problems within the scheme remain unaddressed.

The Law Society announced it will release an audit report on workplace issues after a redaction process, having previously delayed its release to ensure interviewee confidentiality.

The Ghana Law Society (GLS) has announced its maiden Annual Bar Conference, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 30, as part of efforts to promote dialogue and strengthen the legal profession in Ghana.

Over 200 Singapore lawyers held a closed-door meeting to discuss the full release of the Law Society's bullying investigation report, with sources indicating the Law Society will reconsider its decision not to release the full report.

Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip and President of the Ghana Law Society, criticized the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for responding to concerns raised by law firms regarding lawyer availability during proceedings.

A child abuse survivor has publicly called for the chief of the Law Society to resign following a controversy surrounding a reference.

Singapore's Law Society is applying to have Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh struck off the rolls, following his conviction for giving false evidence under oath, with a High Court hearing scheduled for August 13.

The President of the Irish Law Society stated that individual solicitors will decide on withdrawing services amidst ongoing talks regarding criminal legal aid reform. Jim O’Callaghan is expected to maintain a firm stance during these discussions.

The Department of Justice in Ireland received 78 legal aid invoices related to an individual's theft charges. Jim O’Callaghan plans to meet with the Law Society to discuss concerns about reforms.

The leadership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has stormed a court, demanding the adjournment of proceedings amid an ongoing boycott by lawyers.

A Canadian law society has suspended a lawyer's license for misusing AI-generated material in court submissions, marking the first time such a disciplinary action has gone beyond a reprimand in Canada.

Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal is under investigation by the Law Society of Ontario for multiple fraud allegations, including misappropriation of trust money, which could lead to his suspension as a lawyer.

The Uganda Law Society has abolished the use of "My Lord" and "My Lady" titles for judges, along with the practice of bowing, as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle colonial structures within the country's justice system.

Ireland's Supreme Court has ruled that a man's civil action concerning his late father, Walter Beatty snr, a former Law Society president, can proceed over alleged sex assault when the plaintiff was 15.

Ireland's Justice Minister has disputed claims of a solicitor exodus due to reforms in legal aid payments. The Law Society, however, has questioned the data relied upon by Jim O’Callaghan to justify the new payment model, indicating ongoing disagreement over the impact of the reforms.

A Law Society study indicates that lawyer attrition is a systemic problem in Singapore, driven by factors such as toxic workplace culture, bullying, and pressures from the courts.

Law courts in Kerry, Ireland, are experiencing disruption as solicitors are standing against proposed legal aid reforms, with the Kerry Law Society President warning of a potentially long protest.

Solicitors are expressing anger after the Minister for Justice presented a plan for new 'actuarial' criminal legal aid payments as a 'fait accompli', with the Law Society warning these payments are open to legal challenge.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a swift investigation into the death of a college student at Kiambu police station, raising concerns about police conduct.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has urged the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to investigate deaths that occurred during protests and the arrest of a Central OCS.

The Sabah Law Society has expressed its support for the Sabah state government's decision to delay the implementation of a federal border agency, citing concerns over state autonomy.

Supreme Court judges have withdrawn their appeal in the dispute concerning the ban on lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, with the Law Society of Kenya advocating for the case to proceed at the High Court.

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Law Society of Singapore (LawSoc) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration between the legal and accounting professions.

A Kenyan court has ordered limited access to evidence for the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in the ongoing murder trial of Albert Ojwang.

Njoki Ndung’u has received support for an International Criminal Court judgeship, even as the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) issued a warning regarding her candidacy.

The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".

The Attorney General of Tanzania has raised questions regarding the involvement and role of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS) in an ongoing election petition.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has sworn in its new council, with Kanjama taking over the helm of the organization.

A Toronto lawyer, Shahryar Mazaheri, failed to get his suspension lifted after being linked to a mortgage fraud that led to a double murder-suicide, with the Law Society Tribunal noting his use of 'totally incoherent' AI arguments.

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Lawyers in Kenya are facing significant challenges, including clogged courts, delayed client payments, and rising operational costs, highlighting the crucial need for effective leadership within the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).

A prolonged dispute over legal aid concessions continues to negatively impact Ireland's criminal courts this summer, with the Justice Minister accusing the Law Society of seeking further advantages.

The LAWASIA Environment Law Conference 2026 commenced with discussions highlighting the critical need for accessible, timely, and responsive environmental justice. Speakers stressed that good environmental laws are ineffective without proper enforcement and urged Pacific nations to lead in this area.

Law Minister Edwin Tong has called on the Law Society to release its full audit report to members. He emphasized that a transparent and constructive exchange between members and the council requires sufficient information disclosure.

Pritam Singh has been disbarred as a lawyer by the Law Society of Singapore after he did not contest their application to strike him off the rolls.

An Irish judge has instructed the Law Society to find legal representation for Afghan national Nasim Sulemankhil, who was left without a solicitor in a knife affray case, noting that doctors and nurses always maintain strike cover.

Solicitors are requesting 'targeted corrections and adjustments' to the new legal aid scheme in exchange for adopting it on an interim basis, as the Law Society flags ongoing concerns.

A national news roundup covers the Law Society's accusation against a former MP for alleged fraud cover-up and the NDP leader's remarks on Mark Carney's political vulnerability in Quebec.

A meeting between the Minister for Justice and the Law Society concluded with the President of the Law Society describing it as constructive and positive.

A B.C. lawyer has settled a defamation case against the Law Society of British Columbia, with an article discussing the broader implications for reconciliation efforts and the interpretation of anomalies as 'graves'.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has launched a nationwide court boycott targeting 12 judges and one magistrate. The indefinite boycott is in protest against alleged misconduct by these judicial officers.

Former Indo-Canadian MP Rajvinder Singh Grewal is facing a potential suspension of his law license due to allegations of illegal conduct and posing a risk of public harm. The Ontario Law Society is reviewing the case.

The Law Society is preparing to respond to a judge who accused it of 'disgraceful' failure in connection with an ongoing dispute over legal aid pay. Criminal defence solicitors are seeking intervention from a human rights body as the row continues.

The Law Society has announced it will formally write to a judge who publicly branded the withdrawal of free legal aid services as 'disgraceful,' indicating a formal response to the judicial criticism.

A sex abuse case filed against a late former president of the Law Society has been given the go-ahead to proceed.

The Law Society reports that solicitors are resigning from criminal legal aid panels due to a new flat-fee payment model for District Court cases, which will provide a single payment regardless of court appearances.

Criminal law solicitors are set to intensify their actions as the Law Society condemns the ongoing review of legal aid fees, indicating a growing dispute over remuneration.

Justice Paul McDermott expressed strong criticism regarding the lack of communication from solicitors about their intentions to withdraw from cases, urging the Law Society of Ireland to inform the courts.

The Danish government plans to review its defense spending, bringing the rearmament process under scrutiny, and address significant inequalities in legal disputes between the state and citizens, which have been criticized as undignified for a rule of law society.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for a swift and thorough investigation into the death of a college student while in custody at a police station in Kiambu.

Zimbabwe's Law Society has stated that certain clauses in the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) regarding term extensions are unconstitutional without a national referendum.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is moving to secure a seat in a crucial appeal concerning cybercrime law, warning against being sidelined in discussions impacting digital rights.

Hong Kong's Law Society has ordered the closure of a solicitors' firm under investigation for its alleged role in a series of 'crash-for-cash' scams in the city.

A former president of the Law Society of Ireland has shared her four-decade experience combating sexism in the workplace while receiving a prestigious award for promoting equality.

Putrajaya has clarified that its appeal in the Sabah revenue dispute does not challenge the 40% special grant formula, even as the court has frozen the payment timeline.

An opinion piece discusses proposed governance reforms in the Ontario law society, which critics argue would politicize the institution by limiting opposition to mandatory Indigenous culture courses and DEI initiatives.

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has issued a demand for the immediate release of journalist Mukose, who is currently detained.

An article profiles Faith Jappan, a lawyer who successfully transitioned from rural legal practice to a prominent position on the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council.

Plan for €455 ‘one flat fee’ in breach of Programme for Government commitments, society says

A volunteer with the Law Society has been charged with child trafficking in Uganda.

The Gujarat Law Society (GLS) has begun its centenary year celebrations, which will culminate in 2027, with plans for a 7.5 lakh sq ft expansion and the establishment of archives.

Charles Kanjama is set to take over the leadership of the Law Society of Kenya at a time when the legal profession is grappling with increasing demands and a shrinking business landscape.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has declared its readiness to pursue accountability for incidents of political violence, signaling a commitment to justice.

The Law Society of Botswana (LSB) was unsuccessful in its attempt to prevent a South African lawyer specializing in Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) from participating in a case.

The Law Society of Ireland has sent a letter to Jim O’Callaghan outlining proposed measures to resolve the ongoing dispute over criminal legal aid payments, which is now under consideration by the Department of Justice.

The Nigerian Law Society has rejected the Chief Justice of Nigeria’s directive to ban the ‘Barrister’ title, stating there is no legal basis for it in existing legislation.

An audit into the Law Society uncovered 'significant failings' in its leadership, workplace culture, and governance, although no evidence of deliberate financial impropriety or intentional cover-up was found.

Chief Justice Koome has publicly defended the Judiciary in Kenya, responding to heightened tensions with sections of the legal profession and the Law Society of Kenya's promise to sustain a boycott.

A former Liberal MP is alleged to have promised to repay millions only if lenders refrained from complaining to the Law Society of Ontario, an allegation contained in legal arguments filed by the society seeking to suspend his license.

Two years of litigation with a truth-seeking lawyer concluded with a settlement and more cautious language from the B.C. Law Society regarding claims of buried children at the Kamloops residential school site.

Ireland's Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has announced he will meet with the Law Society to address the ongoing dispute regarding the new legal aid payments system, which has caused significant disruption in criminal courts.

The Kenyan Judiciary has rejected the Law Society of Kenya's (LSK) planned boycott of courts. Additionally, a court has dismissed a bid to ban former presidents and governors from holding public office.

The Law Society has stated that only a tiny fraction of solicitors plan to remain on the new legal aid panel, calling the scheme 'structurally unworkable' and urging engagement from Jim O’Callaghan.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President has called for an investigation into the deaths of two lawyers, raising serious concerns about the safety of legal officers and planning nationwide protests.

A hearing for the Law Society's disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh has been scheduled for August 13 before the Court of Three Judges.

Martha Karua was reportedly whisked away during chaos as an attempt to take over Gatoto Primary School failed, with Law Society of Kenya president Charles Kanjama also caught in the incident.

The Law Society warns that planned changes to legal aid payments will lead to an "exodus" of solicitors, with thousands of cases already impacted by criminal law solicitors withdrawing services.

A fresh legal storm has erupted over Kenya's Sh715 billion National Social Security Fund (NSSF) scheme, with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) arguing there is no legal basis for the continued enforcement of disputed deductions.

Nicolai Dyhr, a bankruptcy lawyer featured in the documentary 'The Black Swan,' has been banned from practicing law for five years by the Disciplinary Board of the Danish Bar and Law Society, though Dyhr plans to challenge the decision in court.

The former President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is demanding immediate action following threats of vote-rigging.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is demanding an investigation into the death of a 24-year-old individual while in police custody.

Zimbabwe's Law Society has stated that certain clauses in CAB3 regarding term extensions are unconstitutional without a public referendum.

The New Zealand Law Society is concerned that the proposed Policing Amendment Bill could lead to a clampdown on political protest, drawing parallels to controversial laws in other regions.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Council has taken office, committing to defend the rule of law in the country.

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has been granted limited access to the medical records of former OCS Talam, who was admitted to KNH after falling ill, in connection with the Ojwang murder case.

The president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Kanjama, has demanded the release of a blogger who was picked up by officers from Parliament Police Station. The arrest reportedly followed complaints from a Member of Parliament.

A legal dispute over cybercrime legislation has been escalated to the Supreme Court by bloggers, the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). This follows a Court of Appeal ruling that struck down some key cybercrime speech offenses while upholding others.

The Tanzania Law Society (TLS) is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss the implementation of the National Vision 2050.

The President of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Kanjama, has publicly pledged to uphold the rule of law and promote unity.

The Law Society has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Pritam Singh, though specific details of the allegations were not immediately available.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's decision to make refugee status temporary in England and Wales has drawn backlash, with the Law Society suggesting it may undermine legal obligations.

Kenya's Governor Susan Kihika is facing a legal challenge from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) seeking her removal from office due to alleged misconduct related to a controversial takeover.

Charles Kanjama, Peter Wanyama, and Mwaura Kabata are locked in an intense battle for control of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), marked by significant campaign spending and sharp exchanges in debates.