A number of industry based groups have pressed successive governments for appropriate protection for subcontractors from building company failures, and the Green Paper is only the latest step in the search for a solution. Mr Woods believes those versed in the problems of security of payment will understand why only legislation is likely to be effective. His aim is to raise the profession's awareness of the present proposal, to form a view of the adequacy of the proposed government response, to identify other solutions which may be more effective, and to coordinate the actions of interested solicitors and their clients in promoting effective legislation. The Law Society Library now accepts credit card payment of fees and charges. Bankcard, MasterCard, Visa and American Express will be accepted.
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The Pro Bono Awards, an initiative of the Law Society's Pro Bono Scheme, will be announced by the President of the Law Society at an Awards Luncheon to be held in the Law Society Building on Friday 24 October 1997 at 12.30 pm. Judging of the Awards will be carried out by members of the Law Society's Community Assistance Committee who will select the winner of the Peoples Choice Award from public nominations. Winners of the Community Legal Centres and Public Interest Law Clearing House Awards will be also announced at the luncheon. Advertisements inviting nominations from the community have appeared in the Daily Telegraph and The Land newspapers, both dated 7 August 1997. Nominations for the Peoples Choice Award close on 12 September 1997.