SRA admits to “missing year” when solicitors will not have to declare training (LF)
Solicitors will not have to declare on their practicing certificates that they carried out professional training for the year 2015-16, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has admitted.
SRA response to National Risk Assessment
“As the NRA acknowledges, we have long identified the facilitation of money laundering as a risk, and it continues to be a priority for us. We know that there are […]
Research reveals increasing pressure on city law firms from clients (SRA)
New research published yesterday suggests that clients are increasingly trying to impose challenging terms of engagement on the city law firms.
Ban payments to solicitors to stop ‘dressing up’ referral fees – bar chair (LSG)
All fees paid by advocates to their instructing solicitor must be banned to ensure those who indulge in ‘nefarious activities’ cannot disguise referral fee payments by another name, the chairman […]
Firms not responding to digital age, annual snapshot shows (LSG)
Less than a quarter of law firms have made changes to respond to the digital age, despite 80% identifying the need to, according to a long-established annual industry snapshot published […]
Jail for mortgage fraudster who ran sale and rent-back agency (PIE)
A man who built up a huge buy-to-let empire through a £300m mortgage fraud has been jailed, along with others including a chartered surveyor who overvalued the properties.
Law Society Revised CON 29 and CON 29O Forms – Release Date (16.10.15) (IC)
The Law Society’s revised CON 29 and CON 29O forms will go live on 4 July 2016.
Will a recent court ruling increase the price of searches? (TC)
A recent judgement by the Court of Justice of the European Union has clarified what overheads public authorities can charge for in the supply of environmental information under the Environmental […]
Cyber criminals caused “substantial losses” to 50 law firms this year, SRA says (LF)
Cyber criminals have caused “substantial losses” to 50 law firms this year, ranging from £50,000 to £2m, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.
Operational Note – Blavo & Co (SRA)
We (the SRA) have closed down Blavo & Co Solicitors Limited, the head office of which is based in John Street, London.
Agents ‘should advertise their rates’ – new advice for industry (PIE)
Agents should be careful to ensure they do not break competition law when they draft their adverts.
Connells Group acquires Gascoigne Halman (TC)
Leading estate agency and property services provider the Connells Group today announces that it has agreed to acquire Gascoigne Halman* as part of its long term strategy to increase market […]