A new approach to continuing competence – impact of changes on CPD (SRA)
As a result of our recent consultation, from 1 November 2016 we will replace the current requirement for individual solicitors to undertake 16 hours of CPD activity. Webinar 16th October.
PC Renewals (SRA)
The PC renewal period starts today and information about applying for your new practising certificate was sent out in the SRA Update special at the start of the month.
Indemnity insurance obligations (SRA)
For more than 90 per cent of firms, 1 October is still the day that new professional indemnity insurance policies come into force.
Housing minister’s UKIP challenger on fraud charges (EAT)
The UKIP candidate who was challenging Tory housing minister Brandon Lewis at next year’s general election is standing down to fight allegations of electoral fraud.
Is Labour imploding over mansion tax? (EAT)
A range of media reports suggest that Labour is in disarray over the mansion tax, with some senior figures within the party being critical of the proposal.
On-the-run former solicitor jailed for £1m stamp duty fraud (LF)
A former solicitor who obtained almost £1m through stamp duty fraud has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.
BT Law cuts losses in first year as ABS (LSG)
BT’s legal subsidiary reduced losses to £9,000 in its first year trading as an alternative business structure, accounts have revealed.
12 Years a Slave (EAT)
Whilst browsing my local DVD store the other night I spied a copy of the recent hit film 12 Years a Slave. That title reminded me of a few words my […]
Law Society warns consumers on new intestacy rule (LSG)
The Law Society has said the advent of new intestacy rules highlights the case for consumers to use a qualified solicitor to write a will.
Directors rebuked for not revealing firm’s financial woes (LSG)
Regulators have rebuked three law firm directors who failed to report the practice was in financial trouble.
Slater & Gordon in takeover talks with Welsh firm (LSG)
Listed Australian firm Slater & Gordon has confirmed it is in talks to buy a major Welsh firm.
Solicitor jailed for conveyancing after being struck off (EAT)
A solicitor has been jailed for acting in conveyancing transactions despite being struck off nearly two years ago.