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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.

Rob Hailstone February 6, 2015

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

Rob Hailstone February 5, 2015

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.

Rob Hailstone February 5, 2015

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.

Rob Hailstone February 5, 2015

CPD uncertainty (SJ)

Solicitors should ensure that they continue to maintain an adequate Continuous Professional Development programme,

Rob Hailstone February 4, 2015

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.

Rob Hailstone February 4, 2015

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

Rob Hailstone February 3, 2015

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.