55% rise in actions against solicitors (LSG)
The number of new disciplinary matters involving solicitors has increased by 55% this year, Solicitors Regulation Authority papers have revealed.
A new approach to continuing competence – impact of changes on CPD (SRA)
As a result of our recent consultation, from 1 November 2016 we will replace the current requirement for individual solicitors to undertake 16 hours of CPD activity. Webinar 16th October.
PC Renewals (SRA)
The PC renewal period starts today and information about applying for your new practising certificate was sent out in the SRA Update special at the start of the month.
Indemnity insurance obligations (SRA)
For more than 90 per cent of firms, 1 October is still the day that new professional indemnity insurance policies come into force.
Housing minister’s UKIP challenger on fraud charges (EAT)
The UKIP candidate who was challenging Tory housing minister Brandon Lewis at next year’s general election is standing down to fight allegations of electoral fraud.
Is Labour imploding over mansion tax? (EAT)
A range of media reports suggest that Labour is in disarray over the mansion tax, with some senior figures within the party being critical of the proposal.