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Bank slightly relaxes mortgages constraints (EAT)

The Bank of England has slightly relaxed some of the mortgage constraints it discussed at the start of summer, in response to the cooling housing market.

Rob Hailstone October 2, 2014

55% rise in actions against solicitors (LSG)

The number of new disciplinary matters involving solicitors has increased by 55% this year, Solicitors Regulation Authority papers have revealed.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

A new approach to continuing competence – impact of changes on CPD (SRA)

As a result of our recent consultation, from 1 November 2016 we will replace the current requirement for individual solicitors to undertake 16 hours of CPD activity. Webinar 16th October.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

PC Renewals (SRA)

The PC renewal period starts today and information about applying for your new practising certificate was sent out in the SRA Update special at the start of the month.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

Indemnity insurance obligations (SRA)

For more than 90 per cent of firms, 1 October is still the day that new professional indemnity insurance policies come into force.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

Housing minister’s UKIP challenger on fraud charges (EAT)

The UKIP candidate who was challenging Tory housing minister Brandon Lewis at next year’s general election is standing down to fight allegations of electoral fraud.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

Is Labour imploding over mansion tax? (EAT)

A range of media reports suggest that Labour is in disarray over the mansion tax, with some senior figures within the party being critical of the proposal.

Rob Hailstone October 1, 2014

On-the-run former solicitor jailed for £1m stamp duty fraud (LF)

A former solicitor who obtained almost £1m through stamp duty fraud has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.

Rob Hailstone September 30, 2014

BT Law cuts losses in first year as ABS (LSG)

BT’s legal subsidiary reduced losses to £9,000 in its first year trading as an alternative business structure, accounts have revealed.

Rob Hailstone September 29, 2014

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