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Co-op Legal in profit despite income slump (LSG)

Co-operative Legal Services is trading at a profit three years after becoming the first consumer brand to enter the legal services market as an alternative business structure, the group reported

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

The Green Deal Explained (IC)

The Green Deal, which came into force in January 2013, is a government based initiative designed to reduce carbon emissions and save energy.

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Don’t Put Your Client’s Conservatory at Risk (IC)

There is no definition in the Regulations of exactly what constitutes a conservatory. This can make it hard to judge whether what is built will be regarded by your Local

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Huge rise in number of lawyers disciplined for money laundering, Treasury reports (LF)

There has been a massive increase in the number of lawyers disciplined by their professional bodies for breaking the rules on money laundering, a Treasury report has found.

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Veyo running behind Schedule (PIE)

The new conveyancing portal that is majority owned by the Law Society, is running behind schedule.

Rob Hailstone April 8, 2015

Restore intent to money laundering guidelines – Society (LSG)

The Law Society has urged the re-inclusion of the element of intent into money laundering offences.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2015

Peace of mind for knotweed removal (TC)

The Invasive Non Native Specialists Association (INNSA) launched its new Code of Practice to protect consumers and businesses at its annual Conference in Manchester recently.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2015

Join discussion on legal profession (LSG)

The Law Society we are taking a hard look at how it will support, promote and represent solicitors.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2015

Much of the Quindell-Slater deal makes no sense (LSG)

Slater and Gordon’s Quindell acquisition looks like a risky strategic departure.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2015

Paralegals could damage solicitor ‘brand’ – survey (LSG)

Paralegals who qualify as solicitors without completing a formal training contract could damage the solicitor ‘brand’, according to a survey by Leeds Law Society.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2015

SRA welcomes Treasury changes to consumer credit

Following close working between the SRA, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority, HM Treasury has agreed to changes in consumer credit regulation which will further help to reduce regulatory

Rob Hailstone March 31, 2015

Government cuts regulation for firms involved in consumer credit work (LF)

The government has reduced the scope of regulation for law firms involved in consumer credit work, such as debt collection.

Rob Hailstone March 31, 2015