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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

Gazumping is not all bad news (EAT)

We’re all familiar with ‘gazumping’ – most us have been ‘gazumped’ or indeed been the perpetrators of this practice, for it is by no means an uncommon one.

Rob Hailstone September 14, 2015

Open Letter to the President of the Law Society – Chancery Lane, London (IC)

I have over the past 5 years worked hard to introduce efficiencies as well as measures to combat the increasing risks which continue to arise. Much of the work has

Rob Hailstone September 14, 2015

SRA puts back decision on client account alternative (LSG)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is to press ahead with a consultation on extending the use of third-party managed accounts as an alternative to the client account.

Rob Hailstone September 11, 2015

Proposals for consumer credit regulation adopted by SRA Board

Solicitors should be able to carry out certain consumer credit activities under SRA authorisation as long as their activities are central to the legal services they provide, the SRA Board

Rob Hailstone September 10, 2015