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AML and Fracking top Conveyancing Association Agenda At Industry Workshop (IC)

The Conveyancing Association (CA) is holding its regional workshop in Leeds, at the offices of CA member Shulmans. This is the latest in a series of workshops designed to reduce

Rob Hailstone October 16, 2014

LeO calls for voluntary wills and probate ombudsman scheme (LF)

The chief legal ombudsman, Adam Sampson, has called on the government to extend its jursidction to unregulated will-writing and probate providers – while also highlighting continued shortcomings among regulated providers.

Rob Hailstone October 16, 2014

Co-op announces volume conveyancing tie-up (LSG)

In its first major announcement since its parent company hit business problems last year, Co-operative Legal Services (CLS) today announced a partnership with a top-15 volume conveyancer.

Rob Hailstone October 15, 2014

2,700 firms sign up for Lender Exchange (LF)

More than 2,700 law firms have signed up for Lender Exchange, a website which stores information about conveyancing panel firms for mortgage lenders.

Rob Hailstone October 15, 2014

Leading law firms failing to move with the times online (LF)

The websites of leading law firms are failing to take advantage of consumers’ changing habits, a new study has claimed.

Rob Hailstone October 15, 2014

Shakespeare and lawyers (LSG)

Many people get it wrong about one of Shakespeare’s most famous quotes, the one about lawyers.

Rob Hailstone October 15, 2014

Caan: law firms in fear of private equity (LSG)

Most law firms are still too frightened of external investment to take advantage of the opportunities it can offer, according to entrepreneur James Caan.

Rob Hailstone October 14, 2014

Struck-off solicitor jailed for 12 years (LSG)

A former solicitor has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his part in a mortgage fraud which netted some £30m over four years.

Rob Hailstone October 14, 2014

Firms face new hurdle for credit work (LSG)

Firms carrying out debt recovery work or advising family clients on divorce settlements may have to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under new proposals.

Rob Hailstone October 13, 2014

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door” – Part One (EAT)

Lots of opportunities come knocking if we are receptive (i.e. we have built a door).

Rob Hailstone October 13, 2014

£15,000.00 in cash, in my briefcase! (EAT)

As Max Bygraves used to say, “I wanna tell you a story.”

Rob Hailstone October 13, 2014

Regulators will work together on alternatives to client accounts (LF)

Frontline regulators are to collaborate on identifying business models that will avoid lawyers holding client money.

Rob Hailstone October 13, 2014