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SDT reprimands solicitor who called opponent “a plonker” (LF)

The SDT has reprimanded a solicitor for calling his opponent in litigation, among other things, a “complete plonker” – conduct which it said would diminish the trust of the public

Rob Hailstone July 20, 2015

Delayed Exchanges – Why are they increasing? (EAT)

A number of my member firms (Bold Legal Group) have reported that, compared to three years ago, the time to get property transactions to exchange has increased markedly, causing additional

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2015

SRA says: historic first plc is a way forward

The creation of the first legal plc in England shows a new way forward in opening up the market through flexible regulatory practice, says the SRA.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

More lenders opt to use Lender Exchange (TC)

Decision First has confirmed that another 6 lenders have decided to join Lloyds Banking Group and Santander in their use of the Lender Exchange. Launched last August to the panels

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

2015/16 Practising Fee charges set to remain the same

Practising fees will be unchanged for the coming practising year, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has proposed.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

Reporting Accountants’ requirements relaxed

Changes to the format of accountants’ reports for solicitors’ practices – and the criteria for qualifying accounts and submitting them – should further improve their value and reduce the burden

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

A question of trust – SRA asks what really matters and what should happen when things go wrong

The campaign “A question of trust” will involve the legal profession and the public in a wide-ranging discussion about what meeting professional standards means. The SRA has been cutting regulatory

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

HMRC: issue with relief codes when making online SDLT payments

Customers are currently experiencing issues inputting relief codes 34 and 35 when filing online stamp duty land tax payments.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

Have your say: how should the Legal Ombudsman be funded? (LSG)

The Law Society is looking at how the Legal Ombudsman is funded and whether any changes could be made to make its case fee structure fairer.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

Changes to CML building insurance requirements (LSG)

On 30 November 2015, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) will amend the requirements relating to building insurance in part 2 of the Handbook.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

Accounts burden lifted from 1,000 smaller firms (LSG)

More than 1,000 firms are to be freed from the requirement to submit accountants’ reports to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Rob Hailstone July 16, 2015

Interview with Duncan Samuel, Managing Director of Gazeal (TC)

Duncan Samuel is Managing Director and founder of Gazeal, a new service, launched in April, which promises to end gazumping forever.

Rob Hailstone July 14, 2015