Competition tribunal scolds Law Society over disclosure failure (LF)
The president of the Competition Appeal Tribunal has reproached the Law Society for a “deeply unimpressive” explanation of its failure to disclose all the documents it should have done in […]
Computer ransomware attacks: ‘no good blaming the victims’ (LSG)
Businesses should brace themselves for more attacks with ’ransomware’ – virus programs which freeze computers until a ransom is paid – experts in cyber security and law have warned.
Socrates case stayed for quantum discussions as tribunal orders Law Society to pay up to £230,000 in costs (LF)
The fall-out from the decision that the Law Society breached competition law looks set to last for several more months after the Competition Appeal Tribunal laid out the timetable for […]
Sales progression tool claims to identify property chain bottlenecks (EAT)
A sales progression tool claims to have analysed how long it takes to expedite sales chains of different lengths, and to have identified regional variations.
Latest on new Money Laundering Regulations: Agents can relax about the deadline (PIE)
David Beaumont, who provides Property Industry eye with free compliance helpline for its subscribers, has issued some advice to agents about the impending new Money Laundering Regulations.
Conveyancing Association launch new Cyber Newsletter (IC)
The Conveyancing Association, the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has launched its new Cyber Newsletter covering off a whole host of topical cyber-related issues and providing tangible advice […]
SRA expects investment scams to increase calls on compensation fund as value of open claims hits £42m (LF)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is anticipating a bump in claims on its compensation fund as a result of solicitors becoming involved in dodgy high-yield investment schemes, it emerged yesterday.
Banned conveyancer worked for three firms after changing name (LSG)
A conveyancer who changed her name after being banned from working in the legal profession has been jailed for five years for stealing more than half a million pounds from […]
Law firm loses £110,000 after e-mail scam as serial conveyancing fraudster faces jail (LF)
A law firm has lost more than £100,000 from a property transaction after falling for an e-mail scam, it has been reported.
Conveyancers back Tories’ call to modernise house buying process (EAT)
Conveyancers have backed a call by the Conservatives for reform of the house buying process – and says more up-front information during a transaction would benefit everyone.
‘Overwhelming’ pro bono response to Manchester Arena bombing (LSG)
Manchester Law Society has received an ‘overwhelming’ response in the last 48 hours to its plea for pro bono advice and representation for families and seriously injured people following Monday’s […]
Is the Land Registry going to come out of the dark ages and opt for proptech? (PIE)
The UK’s Land Registry is intent on trialling ‘blockchain’ – the technology made famous by electronic currency Bitcoin.