CLC moves closer to regulating probate specialists (LF)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has moved closer towards its goal of regulating specialist probate lawyers who do not have to be conveyancers.
‘Fake firm’ probe: no decisions, SRA admits (LSG)
Eight months after first receiving complaints, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has still to decide whether to bring disciplinary action against in-house lawyers involved in writing misleading letters to recover debts.
Calling all estate agents – I want your opinions
Help us identify the particular stages in the transaction process that are stalling us, holding us up and ultimately causing us unnecessary complications.
New free Counter-fraud Measure from Land Registry for Companies (TC)
A counter-fraud security measure has been introduced by Land Registry for companies who own registered property and are concerned it might be subject to a fraudulent sale or mortgage.
Changes at the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (TC)
After five years driving change as Chair of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers as Chair of the Council, Anna Bradley is stepping down to make time for other roles.
New Free Counter-fraud Measure from Land Registry for Companies (IC)
Following a pilot, a counter-fraud security measure has been introduced by Land Registry for companies who own registered property and are concerned it might be subject to a fraudulent sale […]
Hugh James extends law firm network (LF)
Hugh James, the biggest firm in Wales, is extending its law firm network into the north of the country, it has emerged.
Indemnity insurer liable for disbursement loans (LSG)
The Court of Appeal has ordered that a professional indemnity insurer is liable to reimburse loans made to clients of a collapsed law firm to cover disbursements.
CPD uncertainty (SJ)
Solicitors should ensure that they continue to maintain an adequate Continuous Professional Development programme,
SME law firms “face the most threat” from new entrants, survey finds (LF)
Small and medium-sized law firms “face the most threat” from new entrants and increased competition, a wide-ranging survey of the UK legal services market has found.
Tenant who tripped on path not owned by landlord wins case (PIE)
The landlord did not own the path and did not own the block. However, the landlord did own a flat within the block and the path was the essential means […]
Clients shunning national brands as market booms (LSG)
Most private clients would rather go to a traditional local law firm rather than a national brand, according to a major annual market snapshot published today.