New family law firm commits to four-day working week
The founder of a new family law firm has said she works a four-day week and will be recruiting staff to work in the same way.
‘Cultural norms’ blocking four-day week in the law
One of the leaders of the movement for a standard four-day week has said law firms may take longer than businesses in other sectors to embrace the idea.
HM Land Registry industrial action update
Targeted industrial action from 27 February to 3 March.
Warning: WhatsApp messages misusing the name of Amy Nicole McGinn
WhatsApp messages have been sent to members of the public claiming to be connected with Amy Nicole McGinn relating to a supposed foreign acquisition.
Warning: Telephone calls misusing the name of Thompsons Solicitors LLP
Telephone calls have been made falsely claiming to be from Thompsons Solicitors LLP.
‘Fundamental’ leasehold reform promised in King’s Speech
Michael Gove said: “We hope, in the forthcoming King’s Speech, to introduce legislation to fundamentally reform the system.
Key technology insights delivered to conveyancers at conference
Conveyancers have been urged not to focus on competing with technology in the future but to build on the technological solutions in order to secure their place within the market.
Crooks looting up to £100 billion due to AML rules failure
Shortcomings in anti-money laundering rules and loopholes in sanctions are allowing crooks to steal up to £100 billion from the UK every year.
Lawyers working from home doing longer hours, finds survey
Lawyers working from home are working longer hours but enjoying a better work/life balance, according to latest research on working arrangements.
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Overseas entities (PG78)
Guidance for conveyancers on overseas entities (practice guide 78).
Industry gears up for National Conveyancing Week
Conveyancers and those around the home-moving industry are gearing up for the inaugural National Conveyancing Week which will run from 20th March-24th March 2023.