Legal market “at standstill” as clients fail to shop around – but they are happy with lawyers they pick (LF)
The legal services market is “at a standstill”, with consumers still relying “too heavily on reputation” and reluctant to shop around, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has said.
Conveyancing solicitor falsified six letters to cover inaction (LSG)
A solicitor has admitted creating six false letters to make it appear he was progressing his client’s case.
Public satisfied with lawyers – but consumer panel still not happy (LSG)
Satisfaction levels among consumers of legal services continues to be high, but those who are not happy are more likely than ever to do nothing about it.
Opinion: Is finding a good conveyancer difficult or impossible? (PIE)
Is it difficult to find a good conveyancer? No, it’s not difficult. It’s almost impossible.
HMLR’s new service speeds up conveyancing (TC)
HM Land Registry has revealed that over three-quarters of customers found that their new service reduced time needed to speak to them about registration applications.
SRA fails in bid to increase disciplinary sanction on solicitor fined for money laundering conviction (LF)
The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) bid to increase the sanction imposed on a solicitor convicted of transferring criminal property after being taken in by a […]
Summer months mean potential rise in fraud (TC)
A potential rise in fraud over the summer has led to buy-to-let landlords and homeowners being warned to take precautionary measures.
Law Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul (LSG)
Outdated Victorian-era laws surrounding wills need an overhaul, the Law Commission says in a wide-ranging consultation aimed at bringing the law into step with the modern world.
SRA removes barrier to transfer between regulators
The CLC is pleased that the SRA has decided to remove a barrier that has prevented lawyers from exercising their right to choose the most appropriate regulator for their business.
Purplebricks to recruit ‘hundreds’ more Local Property Experts (PIE)
Purplebricks says it is to recruit “hundreds” of new Local Property Experts as it ramps up its bid to become the biggest estate agent in the UK.
Law Commission paves the way for electronic wills (LF)
The Law Commission has set its sights on England and Wales becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world to allow electronic wills by proposing that the Lord Chancellor is […]
‘Sanctions ladder’ proposed for disciplinary action against conveyancers (LSG)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers could introduce a ‘sanctions ladder’ to ensure consistency when its members face disciplinary action under proposals published this week.