Modernising the Law Society (TC)
Continuing to pursue an agenda of modernisation, a review of the Law Society’s governance is under way. This aims to effectively promote, represent and support the profession.
Law Society president speaks out after chief executive’s resignation (LF)
There have been “frustrations” with the speed of governance reform at the Law Society, its president has admitted as he tried to calm the shock caused by the resignation earlier […]
Appeal to help Florence soars past the £200,000 mark (PIE)
There is still some £50,000 to go for the appeal to hit its £250,000 target. Please donate if you can.
Publishing prices: SRA to start with divorce, wills, conveyancing and simple SME work (LF)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is planning to require law firms to publish their fees for services such as divorce, wills or conveyancing.
A doomed legal sector? Not according to the stats (LSG)
Firms closing, solicitors misbehaving and governments legislating: it’s about as cheery some of the time as an EastEnders Christmas special.
SRA preparing rules on forcing law firms to publish prices (LSG)
Rules for firms on publishing price information could be unveiled as soon as this summer, the Solicitors Regulation Authority confirmed recently.
Agents now able to create chains on conveyancing portal (EAT)
A conveyancing portal has announced the release of new functionality which allows estate agents to create chains in its system.
Free national conference tackles the increasing threat of cyber crime (LF)
tmgroup are pleased to announce that their national conference “Risky Business: Cyber Crime in the Property Transaction” will be taking place on Thursday 23 February 2017.
Solicitors ready for ‘automation revolution’ (LSG)
The Law Society published today, ‘Capturing Technological Innovation in Legal Services’.
One more ludicrous question from my buyer and I swear I am going to pull out
If the buyer asks me any more questions I am going to pull out. I have to put my foot down somewhere or this is going to drag on indefinitely.
Law Society governance problems prove need for independence (LF)
The Law Society’s governance troubles – with the resignation of chief executive Catherine Dixon earlier this month – are proof that it is “unsuitable” for any role in the regulation […]
Accounts analysis forecasts grim future for over 500 law firms (LF)
A financial health analysis of law firms based on annual accounts has predicted that at least 500 firms are heading for collapse in the next three years, with law firms […]