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No grounds for PII reforms, say lenders (LSG)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to reform its client financial protection arrangements have been called into question by a trade association for mortgage lenders.

Rob Hailstone September 22, 2015

Solicitor firm shuns SRA for bar regulator (LSG)

Two solicitors have opted to register their niche family practice as a Bar Standards Board entity, joining others in using the new model to switch regulators.

Rob Hailstone September 22, 2015

VouchedFor lists ‘rated’ solicitors in Sunday paper (LSG)

Next weekend the Mail on Sunday is to publish a supplement showcasing 2,500 solicitors given good reviews by clients – but only solicitors who have paid will feature.

Rob Hailstone September 21, 2015

Technology in Conveyancing – Opportunity or Threat? (IC)

With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2015

City lawyers warn PII reforms “risk damaging solicitor brand” (LF)

City solicitors have outlined their deep scepticism about plans by the SRA to reform professional indemnity insurance (PII) rules, warning that “the solicitor brand should not be placed at risk” without

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2015

Solicitors from Hell copycat site ordered to pay £10,000 (LSG)

Operators of a ‘Solicitors from Hell’ website have been ordered to pay £10,000 in damages after publishing claims that a City firm was rude and intimidating.

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2015

The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 in Parliament (16.09.15) (IC)

“Whilst ARLA is entirely supportive of the aims of the regulations, we remain concerned that the Government has ignored calls from across the Private Rented Sector to reconsider the timeframe

Rob Hailstone September 17, 2015

An evening with Brandon Lewis MP (TC)

On Thursday 22nd October Conveyancing Data Services (CDS) are hosting an exclusive black tie evening with Brandon Lewis MP; the Minister of State for Housing and Planning at the Department

Rob Hailstone September 17, 2015

SRA compensation fund payout soars by 43% (LSG)

The amount paid out by the compensation fund increased by millions of pounds last year, new figures from the SRA show.

Rob Hailstone September 16, 2015

Cyber Criminals ‘Targeting’ Legal Sector (IC)

New research by the SRA has uncovered an increase in the number of cases of cyber crime, with the end result being that client confidence is being eroded.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2015

Chancel Repair Liability – Still In the Dark? (IC)

The ancient Chancel Repair liability, presumed abolished by legislation passed in 2002, is still leaving a sting in the tail. With parish council’s still technically able to impose a charge

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2015

Legal Services Board approves relaxation of rules on accountants’ reports (LF)

The SRA’s plans to relax the rules around accountants’ reports have been formally approved by the Legal Services Board, meaning that around 1,000 more law firms will not have to submit

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2015