Solicitors’ regulator closes down 16-branch conveyancing group (TN)
A large conveyancing solicitors group trading under five different names and with 16 offices has been closed down by the Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA).
Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from “Gary Mains” of Barton Solicitors
Emails are being sent falsely claiming to be from “Gary Mains” of Barton Solicitors referring to a revised memorandum of sale and an overdue invoice.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Russells Solicitors
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from Russells Solicitors, in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Emails misusing the names of Alan Samson and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Alan Samson of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP, attaching a supposed Power of Attorney
Land Registry unveils latest digital upgrade for agents and others (EAT)
HM Land Registry customers – including agents and conveyancers – can now manage all of their applications and correspondence including notices, requisitions and letters, in one central portal.
MoJ reveals impact of suspending housing possession proceedings (LSG)
The dramatic impact of the government’s suspension of housing possession proceedings has been revealed today as solicitors prepare for a ‘tsunami’ of evictions when the ban ends this month.