Much of the Quindell-Slater deal makes no sense (LSG)
Slater and Gordon’s Quindell acquisition looks like a risky strategic departure.
Paralegals could damage solicitor ‘brand’ – survey (LSG)
Paralegals who qualify as solicitors without completing a formal training contract could damage the solicitor ‘brand’, according to a survey by Leeds Law Society.
SRA welcomes Treasury changes to consumer credit
Following close working between the SRA, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority, HM Treasury has agreed to changes in consumer credit regulation which will further help to reduce regulatory […]
Government cuts regulation for firms involved in consumer credit work (LF)
The government has reduced the scope of regulation for law firms involved in consumer credit work, such as debt collection.
Site claims homes can become ‘no drone zones’ (EAT)
Agents using drones for photography have previously had uncertainty over the precise legal rights of where the small ‘copters can and cannot be flown – now a new website is […]
Scotland’s stamp duty replacement arrives this week (EAT)
Scotland’s alternative to stamp duty, the new Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, takes effect from Wednesday – with uncertainty as to what impact it will have on the market north […]
First chartered legal executives granted historic independent practice rights (LF)
A chartered legal executive who specialises in conveyancing has become the first to receive independent practice rights.
Veyo: 1,880 firms express interest (LF)
This simply means that they have provided basic contact details to keep up-to-date with developments.
Do I have an issue with Veyo?
Do I have an issue with Veyo? No, well not with the portal itself because it doesn’t yet appear to exist. However, I do have an issue with some of […]
Safeguard client money – when do you check the ‘other side’s’ account details? (TC)
Carrying out an LC AES (Account and Entity Screen) search ought to be as fundamental as a CON29.
Veyo – A Trojan Horse?
The Veyo PR train continues to gain momentum with the bold announcement the week of attracting ‘orders’ in its yet to be released on line case management system from ’47 […]
Veyo – don’t let the truth get in the way of a good story!
Conveyancing portal Veyo claims that just under a half of conveyancing firms in England and Wales have now registered on the system ahead of their launch next month.