Damar Training Launches CLC/SQA Conveyancing Apprenticeships and Diplomas (IC)
Damar Training, the long-established training provider, has partnered with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to offer the new conveyancing apprenticeships as well as the […]
Exclusive: LSB to have new chair after Pitt decides against applying for reappointment (LSG)
The Legal Services Board is to have a new chair in the coming months, after incumbent Sir Michael Pitt took himself out of the running for a second three-year term, […]
SRA denies abuse of process to discipline fraud victim (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has rejected pleas that it would be an abuse of process to prosecute a solicitor who has already been successfully pursued in the High Court.
Stamp duty surcharge rakes in twice as much revenue as expected (PIE)
The government has admitted that the three per cent stamp duty surcharge has raked in twice as much as expected.
Clients are drawn to the advice more than the adviser, says Susskind (LF)
The days of lawyers as trusted advisers are numbered because their a reliable outcome to their issue is more important to clients than a relationship with their lawyer, Professor Richard […]
SRA decision to hold board meetings in private “may breach Legal Services Act” (LF)
The decision by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to close its meetings to public and press scrutiny appears to be contrary to its obligations under the Legal Services Act 2007 (LSA), […]
51% of England’s new builds have ‘major faults’ (TC)
Recent research has revealed that over half of new home buyers have experienced problems with their properties. This follows Bovis Homes agreeing to pay compensation of £7m to customers who […]
SRA and transparency: ‘do as we say, not as we do’ (LSG)
The regulator is vulnerable to accusations of hypocrisy after shutting out the public and journalists.
Agents warned that new anti-money laundering requirements drawing nearer (PIE)
The 4th Money Laundering Directive is due to become law from June 26. Estate Agents are reminded that the clock is ticking towards a new anti-money laundering regime that will […]
SRA closes board meetings to public (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has confirmed that it will no longer allow the public to attend board meetings.
Nearly 500 law firms targeted by fraudsters in new email scam (LSG)
Scammers have attempted to infiltrate the IT systems of hundreds of firms, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has reported.
Appeal court sends £4m solicitors’ negligence claim to trial (LF)
The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling that gave a national law firm summary judgment in a case alleging that its negligence had caused a company to lose a […]