SRA warns firms against misleading marketing as inducements ban kicks in (LF)
The SRA has warned personal injury firms against misleading marketing as the government’s ban on the use of inducements came into force yesterday.
Cashier barred for misuse of £150k client and office funds (LSG)
A former law firm cashier has been barred from the legal profession after being found to have misappropriated more than £150,000 in client and office money.
Over 200 firms of all sizes opt in to ‘hours-free’ continuing competence (LF)
The SRA has said that over 200 law firms of all sizes have opted into its new ‘continuing competence’ regime.
Conveyancing solicitors urged to address capital allowances in commercial property transactions
In January 2015, the Law Society and Catax Solutions conducted a survey with solicitors who are involved in commercial property transactions.
Owners move house ‘only once every 23 years’ (EAT)
The changing face of the UK’s housing market means the average turnover of a property has almost trebled since the 1980s from eight to 23 years, according to the Intermediary […]
Industry leaders form plan for urgent action on home-buying process (TC)
Last month property industry leaders met to discuss potential solutions to one of the most serious challenges facing their sector.
Over 200 firms of all sizes opt in to ‘hours-free’ continuing competence (LF)
The SRA has said that over 200 law firms of all sizes have opted into its new ‘continuing competence’ regime.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
Veyo running behind Schedule (PIE)
The new conveyancing portal that is majority owned by the Law Society, is running behind schedule.