Society sets out chief executive handover plan (LSG)
The Law Society has set out further details of the handover to a new chief executive following Desmond Hudson’s retirement from the role. The incoming chief executive, Catherine Dixon, will join […]
Barnetts senior partners accused over ‘misappropriation’ of funds (LSG)
Two senior partners at former Southport firm Barnetts are to be prosecuted before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds.
Legal market growth nears pre-recession levels (LSG)
Growth in the UK legal service market will next year reach levels not seen since the 2008 downturn, the Law Society predicts today. Its latest market forecast predicts growth in […]
Listed Australian PI firm “well placed” for UK expansion (LF)
The ‘other’ listed Australian personal injury firm – Shine Lawyers – considers itself “well placed” to take advantage of the changing UK legal market, it said yesterday.
Compensation fund faces £2.5m bill for uninsured law firms (LF)
The SRA expects its compensation fund to have to pay out up to £2.5m in the next practising year to cover the cost of negligence claims against uninsured law firms, […]
Conveyancers, estate agents and the illusion of communication (EAT)
Our customers are telling us that poor communication equals delays which ultimately lead to dissatisfaction with the process of buying or selling a property.
Society warns of ‘serious consequences’ of PII renewal delay (LSG)
The Law Society has urged firms not to wait to secure indemnity insurance this year despite uncertainty being lifted about minimum cover requirements.
Managing risk – it’s good for business
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is inviting people to register for a webinar, Managing risk – it’s good for business, on 10 September 2014, 12.30—13.30.
SRA endorses Trailblazers approach to qualification
The SRA has welcomed today’s joint announcement by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Education that the apprenticeship standards for the Trailblazers in Law initiative […]
Good conveyancers are as rare as rocking-horse do dah (LSG)
The conveyancing market is busy again and many firms are trying to recruit additional staff to cope with the increased demand; however, it’s very much a buyer’s market, and good […]
Solicitor data opened to comparison sites by Christmas (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has agreed to share its data on solicitors with comparison websites set up by third parties by the end of this year.
Government approves apprenticeship scheme (LSG)
A new apprenticeship route to legal careers has been approved by the government, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Education announced today.