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LSB to lead push for “minimum disclosures” by law firms on price and service (LF)

The Legal Services Board has said it expects frontline regulators to introduce compulsory “minimum disclosures” by law firms on price, service, redress and regulatory status.

Rob Hailstone April 20, 2017

SRA attacks “disproportionate and unnecessary” money laundering regulations (LF)

New anti-money laundering regulations planned by the Treasury would impose “disproportionate and unnecessary” burdens on law firms, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has warned.

Rob Hailstone April 20, 2017

Landmark moment as buyers and sellers exchange contracts using e-signatures – a first in UK conveyancing? (PIE)

Buyers and sellers have exchanged contracts on a house using electronic signatures.

Rob Hailstone April 19, 2017

First-ever electronic e-signature exchange of contracts (EAT)

The first ever electronic e-signature exchange of contracts for a residential property transaction in the UK has been completed this month, it has been revealed.

Rob Hailstone April 19, 2017

Fraudster jailed for “audacious string of crimes” (TC)

A woman who fraudulently gained over £700,000 by abusing her position as a solicitor has recently been jailed.

Rob Hailstone April 19, 2017

New system sees insurers refer 26 law firms to SRA over fraud fears (LF)

Insurance companies have referred 26 law firms to the Solicitors Regulation Authority in recent months through a new process that aims to “better facilitate exchange of information” between the regulator and the

Rob Hailstone April 19, 2017

Don’t sneer at solicitors for not publishing prices (LSG)

Providing a quote for legal fees is like asking a mechanic to quote for a car repair without lifting the bonnet. They may be able to guess what the problem

Rob Hailstone April 14, 2017

Nuns accused of fraudulent misrepresentation in planning row (LSG)

Roman Catholic nuns are facing allegations that they fraudulently profited by up £31m from a residential development, after the High Court yesterday granted permission for an action against them to

Rob Hailstone April 12, 2017

Ombudsman’s budget set to rise by £1m – as cases remain static (LSG)

The Legal Ombudsman is increasing its budget by £1m for the next financial year – the first time the organisation has increased spending since its formation.

Rob Hailstone April 12, 2017

Clients expect a ‘Rolls-Royce service at bargain-basement prices’ (LSG)

New research claims to have unearthed ‘unambiguous evidence’ of a flagrant disconnect between large law firms and their clients.

Rob Hailstone April 11, 2017

Groundbreaking conveyancing ABS strengthens grip on market with acquisition (LF)

The country’s biggest conveyancing business, My Home Move, has consolidated its position by acquiring Advantage Property Lawyers.

Rob Hailstone April 10, 2017

LSB to lead push for “minimum disclosures” by law firms on price and service (LF)

SRA attacks “disproportionate and unnecessary” money laundering regulations (LF)

Landmark moment as buyers and sellers exchange contracts using e-signatures – a first in UK conveyancing? (PIE)

First-ever electronic e-signature exchange of contracts (EAT)

Fraudster jailed for “audacious string of crimes” (TC)

New system sees insurers refer 26 law firms to SRA over fraud fears (LF)

More problems with rights of way (TC)

Don’t sneer at solicitors for not publishing prices (LSG)

Nuns accused of fraudulent misrepresentation in planning row (LSG)

Ombudsman’s budget set to rise by £1m – as cases remain static (LSG)

Clients expect a ‘Rolls-Royce service at bargain-basement prices’ (LSG)

Groundbreaking conveyancing ABS strengthens grip on market with acquisition (LF)

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