Super-regulator appoints new chief executive (LSG)
The Legal Services Board has appointed Richard Moriarty as its next chief executive.
MPs call for urgent evidence on ‘revenge evictions’ (PIE)
A cross-party group of politicians has launched an urgent inquiry into so-called revenge evictions.
It’s not on, CHAPS! (EAT)
The Bank of England (BoE) said those whose house moves were delayed last Monday or subsequently by a temporary shut-down of the CHAPS electronic money-moving service should approach their own […]
Wales moves towards devolved stamp duty (EAT)
The Welsh government is to be given greater autonomy over the level stamp duty levied in that country, as well as more powers over income tax and landfill tax.
Legal aid firm in shock closure (LSG)
Mackesys, one of London’s biggest criminal legal aid firms, has announced its immediate closure after more than 40 years in business by means of an outspoken statement on its website.
Complaints against other solicitors (LF)
The SRA recently published data showing a 47% increase in the number of solicitor-on-solicitor complaints received in 2013 (2,698); it also provided data that showed a four-fold increase in the […]
Banks told to help over house-move delay costs (EAT)
The Bank of England has said those whose house moves were delayed on Monday or yesterday by a temporary shut-down of the CHAPS electronic money-moving service should approach their own […]
United Law becomes third Connect2Law hub to launch own brand (LF)
Trethowans, based in Southampton and Salisbury, has become the third regional firm and former hub in Pannone’s Connect2Law network to launch its own brand – United Law.
Solicitor charged with fraud (LSG)
A solicitor has been charged with 14 counts of fraud relating to the theft of nearly £624,000.
CHAPS crash will delay deals this week (EAT)
The Bank of England’s problems with the CHAPS system of electronic money payments, including those transferring monies at the end of the house-buying process, will almost certainly lead to problems […]
Law Society made ‘one-off’ payment to Hudson (LF)
The Law Society made a one-off payment to its now retired chief executive Des Hudson under a ‘settlement agreement’ to offset a non-compete clause, it has emerged.
SRA’s competence statement wins high marks from solicitors (LF)
Solicitors, consumers and businesses who took part in research for the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have given high marks to its draft competence statement, which aims to define the standards […]