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Buyers in ‘race against time’ to complete purchases by midnight March 31 (PIE)

With the Stamp Duty changes just six weeks away, landlords and second-home buyers are in a race against time to complete their purchases.

Rob Hailstone February 18, 2016

Training shakeup could block ‘best talent’ – Society (LSG)

The Law Society has warned that allowing people to enter the profession without a degree-level qualification will adversely affect clients and dilute professional standards.

Rob Hailstone February 18, 2016

Sole practitioner who brought “cataclysm” upon himself is struck off (LF)

A sole practitioner who brought a “cataclysm” upon himself by failing to protect the interests of children when acting as a trustee, leading to them not receiving the legacies they

Rob Hailstone February 18, 2016

New Law Society advice on protection against scams

The Law Society has today launched a new webpage dedicated to helping firms protect themselves against being scammed and providing them with help and support if they have fallen victim

Rob Hailstone February 16, 2016

Licensed conveyancers outline growth strategy (LSG)

The specialist regulator for conveyancers has outlined its objectives for 2016 following a year of ‘significant’ change.

Rob Hailstone February 16, 2016

Law Society and SRA set out their stalls in the battle for control of profession (LF)

The Law Society and Solicitors Regulation Authority yesterday drew the battle lines that will define the argument over independent regulation of the legal profession.

Rob Hailstone February 16, 2016

SRA consults on technical changes to PII policy wording

The SRA are consulting on technical changes to the minimum terms and conditions that need to be included in professional indemnity insurance policies.