Warning: Letter misusing the name of Scornik Gerstein LLP
A letter has been sent misusing the name Scornik Gerstein LLP regarding a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Phew! Minister rejects move to make EICRs compulsory for homes sales (TN)
Estate agents will be relieved to hear that the Government has rejected calls for an Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) to be completed before a home can be listed or […]
Private trusts of land (PG24)
Guidance on applications to register transactions involving trustees of land, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 24).
Warning: Emails from ‘Barrister Bart Williams’ of ‘B.Williams & Co Solicitor’
Emails have been sent to a member of the public from ‘Barrister Bart Williams’ of ‘B.Williams & Co Solicitor’ in relation to a supposed inheritance claim.
Warning: ‘DMC Law Firm’ falsely claiming to be a law firm
A website is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm called ‘DMC Law Firm’ based in Leeds.
CLC warns on shutdowns after conveyancer abandons 15,000 files (LF)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (has warned firms about the importance of proper file storage and data retention, after a licensed conveyancer abandoned 15,000 archived files.