SRA in renewed call to lower PII minimum (LSG)
The SRA has reopened the vexed debate about minimum cover for professional indemnity insurance – and mooted the idea of ditching a minimum altogether.
Delays in getting to exchange (IC)
The upturn in the south east property market has meant many more cases for practitioners to handle. That is great for business and consumers. However, we have also seen proportionately […]
SRA floats end to both compulsory minimum PII and compensation fund (LF)
An end to a compulsory minimum level of professional indemnity insurance (PII) and replacing the compensation fund with an insurance policy are among the ideas for reform of client protection […]
SRA debate on financial protections for when things go wrong
An SRA discussion paper launched this week looks at striking the right balance in providing financial protections for the public, and the cost for firms and individual solicitors.
Law Society President to improve property transfer in England and Wales (LSG)
His priorities over the next 12 months include protecting the rule of law, ensuring access to justice for everyone and improving property transfer in England and Wales.
Summer Budget 2015 – The Reactions (TC)
Following announcements in yesterday’s Summer Budget, as delivered by George Osbourne, Today’s Conveyancer brings you the reactions from a range of experts within the property industry.
NAEA to launch urgent investigation into money laundering allegations (PIE)
The National Association of Estate Agents has this morning announced it is to carry out its own investigation ahead of tonight’s screening of the Channel 4 documentary From Russia with […]
Estate agents caught on Channel 4’s secret filming (EAT)
Channel 4 admits to using what it calls “unusual” secret filming techniques and an undercover reporter posing as a Russian politician to target five high end London estate agents in […]
Land Registry eDespatch launching 13th July (TC)
On 13th July, Land Registry will introduce eDespatch for users of its online portal.
SMEs search the internet first when seeking specialist legal help, Google survey finds (LF)
Owners and managers of small to medium-sized businesses begin by searching the internet when looking for specialist legal help, a survey by Google has found.
Legal professionals are becoming more innovative
Findings from the largest ever study of innovation in the legal sector, commissioned by the SRA and the LSB, suggest that legal professionals, including solicitors and barristers, are becoming more […]
Paralegals sign up for voluntary ‘regulation’ (LSG)
A voluntary register for the overarching regulation of paralegals has been set up in a bid to establish the sector as a ‘fourth arm’ of the legal profession, alongside solicitors, […]