Landfill Sites (IC)
Landfill sites can have severely detrimental effects on surrounding land, and as a result are often under intense scrutiny. Interest in the remediation of contaminated land has never been higher […]
Firm shut down after solicitor who forged cheques as trainee is struck off (LF)
The SRA last week shut down a north-west London law firm shortly after an accountant who went on to train as a solicitor at the firm was struck off for […]
LeO set to consult on accepting complaints from third parties and clients of unregulated providers (LF)
The Legal Ombudsman is set to consult on allowing third parties to complain about lawyers in certain circumstances, it has emerged.
Apprentice star turns to crowdfunding for The Link App (SJ)
Former Apprentice star and solicitor Lauren Riley is using her entrepreneurial nous to fund her budding business empire The Link App.
City firms not interested in losing client account (LSG)
City firms would not be interested in having a third party manage client accounts, their representative body has said.
Fraudster who pretended to be agent selling cheap homes is jailed (PIE)
A woman who pretended that she was a selling agent for the Treasury with repossessed properties to sell cheaply conned three businessmen out of nearly £400,000.
OnTheMarket drops wording after complaint about TV advert (PIE)
A complaint against an estate agent has been rejected by the advertising watchdog.
First time buyers miss out as buy to let booms says Connells (EAT)
The post-election period has triggered a flurry of interest in buy to let but a sharp decline in business from first time buyers according to Connells’ Survey & Valuation division.
Beeny dismisses rumours over Tepilo’s future – “it’s here to stay” she says (EAT
Celebrity property expert Sarah Beeny has firmly dismissed speculation that there was any uncertainty over the future of her online estate agency Tepilo.
Securing your site against fraudsters (LSG)
Firms that actively manage their online presence will stand a better chance of spotting malicious attacks.
BLG Partners with Metro Bank and Search Acumen to Host a Free Conveyancer CPD Seminar (IC)
Bold Legal Group has partnered with Search Acumen and Metro Bank to host a free CPD-accredited seminar for conveyancers, bringing together a panel of industry experts to debate the latest […]
There is a “huge future” for high street firms, new SPG chairman says (LF)
There is a “huge future” for high street law firms, but the way ahead will be for practices to become more specialised, the new chairman of the Sole Practitioners Group […]