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SRA board backs radical changes to separate business rule (LF)

The SRA approved a radical overhaul of the separate business rule at its board meeting yesterday, despite strong opposition from the Law Society.

Rob Hailstone June 4, 2015

Firm sorry for Alton Towers personal injury tweet (LSG)

A solicitor whose firm promoted its services to victims in the aftermath of the Alton Towers rollercoaster crash has extended her ‘sincere apologies’ for any offence caused.

Rob Hailstone June 4, 2015

Solicitor jailed for aiding ‘cruel’ fraud scheme (LSG)

A solicitor has been jailed for his part in a collective investment scheme which defrauded 110 investors of more than £4.3m.

Rob Hailstone June 4, 2015

Property and Inheritance Tax – What You Should Know (IC)

Inheritance Tax is the tax paid on a person’s estate if it is worth more than £325,000 when they die. It is paid at a rate of 40 percent on

Rob Hailstone June 3, 2015

HMRC gives solicitors a week to ‘pay up or else’ (LF)

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has given solicitors a week to pay the tax they owe on undeclared income or “face hefty penalties”.

Rob Hailstone June 3, 2015

Little interest from solicitors in third-party client accounts, survey suggests (LF)

Only 5% of solicitors would be interested in transferring their client accounts to a third party, a survey of firms in the south-east has suggested.

Rob Hailstone June 3, 2015

Mother and son property fraudsters told to repay £2.8m within six months (PIE)

A mother and son already in prison after mortgage fraud have been ordered to repay nearly £3m within six months or face longer jail terms.

Rob Hailstone June 2, 2015

Eight men including solicitor convicted after £4.3m landbanking scam (PIE)

Eight men have finally been convicted for running landbanking scams in which 110 investors lost over £4.3m.

Rob Hailstone June 2, 2015

Cybercrime issue is escalating, says SRA

Paul Philip, SRA Chief Executive, said: “Law firm client accounts are being targeted and solicitors and their clients are suffering disruption and potential loss. It is essential that firms understand

Rob Hailstone June 2, 2015

Join High Street Lawyer’s Stategy Day: Getting More Clients For Less Effort (IC)

Join High Street Lawyer at a fantastic venue with superb speakers and a great programme designed to help you make more from your client base. Lots of networking opportunities with

Rob Hailstone June 1, 2015

Veyo: Let’s celebrate this birth (EAT)

So spring has sprung and the Hare is on the loose. After a very long gestation period, the Veyo Leveret has been borne.

Rob Hailstone May 29, 2015

Getting a mortgage proves impossible for almost half of hopeful buyers (PIE)

Almost half of those who had planned to buy a property since the introduction of the Government’s new affordability rules last year have failed to do so.

Rob Hailstone May 29, 2015