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12 Years a Slave (EAT)

Whilst browsing my local DVD store the other night I spied a copy of the recent hit film 12 Years a Slave. That title reminded me of a few words my

Rob Hailstone September 28, 2014

Law Society warns consumers on new intestacy rule (LSG)

The Law Society has said the advent of new intestacy rules highlights the case for consumers to use a qualified solicitor to write a will.

Rob Hailstone September 28, 2014

Directors rebuked for not revealing firm’s financial woes (LSG)

Regulators have rebuked three law firm directors who failed to report the practice was in financial trouble.

Rob Hailstone September 26, 2014

Slater & Gordon in takeover talks with Welsh firm (LSG)

Listed Australian firm Slater & Gordon has confirmed it is in talks to buy a major Welsh firm.

Rob Hailstone September 26, 2014

Solicitor jailed for conveyancing after being struck off (EAT)

A solicitor has been jailed for acting in conveyancing transactions despite being struck off nearly two years ago.

Rob Hailstone September 25, 2014

shopping centre brand Lawyers2you makes a comeback (LF)

Lawyers2you, the shopping centre-based marketing brand previously owned by failed Birmingham firm Blakemores, has been resurrected and relaunched with the first two stands open for buinsess this week, Legal Futurescan reveal.

Rob Hailstone September 25, 2014

SRA backtracks on massive hike in fining powers (LSG)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has backtracked on plans to boost the maximum fine it can impose on ‘traditional’ law firms by a factor of up to 50 in favour of

Rob Hailstone September 25, 2014

SRA seeks five-fold increase in fining power (LF)

The SRA has reined in its ambitions for massive internal powers to fine solicitors and ‘traditional’ law firms, applying to increase the current £2,000 limit to £10,000.

Rob Hailstone September 24, 2014

Balls adds mansion tax pledge to speech (EAT)

Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls added to the pre-released text of his speech at the Labour conference yesterday by reiterating the party’s pledge to introduce a mansion tax on homes valued

Rob Hailstone September 23, 2014

Labour considers call for Financial Conduct Authority to regulate estate agents (EAT)

The Labour conference is to consider a proposal for estate agents to “be brought under the ambit of the Financial Conduct Authority.”

Rob Hailstone September 23, 2014

One in every 10 UK consumers “recognises Slater & Gordon name” (LF)

The work to develop the Slater & Gordon brand in the UK has made it one of the three best-known law firms in the UK, with one in 10 consumers

Rob Hailstone September 23, 2014

Could Stamp Duty be the big winner from the referendum? (EAT)

The journey from a Yes:No referendum on Scottish independence to that old chestnut of Stamp Duty reform may seem long and disconnected, but it isn’t.

Rob Hailstone September 22, 2014