All News articles – Page 3
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NewsNew Ministry of Justice cross-examination scheme under the Domestic Abuse Act
The Ministry of Justice invites solicitors with cross-examination expertise, and vulnerable witness and advocacy training, to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings.
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey report: Q1 (January to March 2022)
For the last 20 years, we’ve carried out an annual Financial Benchmarking Survey. It’s the leading survey for medium sized and smaller firms (SMEs) in England and Wales, providing participants with a bespoke report showing how their firm compares to similar firms.
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey report: Q4 (October to December 2021)
For the last 20 years, we’ve undertaken an annual Financial Benchmarking Survey.
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NewsUpdated practice note on unbundling
The Law Society has revised and updated our practice note on unbundling civil legal services
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NewsInvestment by attorneys in discretionary management schemes clarified by OPG
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has agreed to change its guidance on express provision for the management of investments via a discretionary investment provider within a financial lasting power of attorney (LPA).
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NewsQuarterly pulse survey report: Q3 (July to September 2021)
For the last 20 years, we’ve undertaken an annual Financial Benchmarking Survey.
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NewsPro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents
We’ve partnered with LawWorks to launch a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident
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NewsProbate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.
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NewsRemote witnessing of wills extended by two years
The government has extended the legislation to January 2024.
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NewsNew conveyancing forms launched
In an effort to make more information available upfront, trade and representative bodies have updated some important conveyancing forms.
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NewsWills and Inheritance Quality Scheme re-accreditation
Access our new training courses through Law Society Learning
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NewsMinistry of Justice to extend fixed recoverable costs
Fixed recoverable costs will be extended, following a two-year pilot.
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NewsSurvey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits
Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.
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NewsImprovements to MyHMCTS for probate practitioners
HMCTS is making improvements to the online probate service. Users should submit or delete cases by 19 August, to avoid having to create a new application.
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NewsDelays to lasting power of attorney applications
The Office of the Public Guardian has warned of signifcant delays.
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NewsSurviving the perfect storm: how client funding options will improve your bottom line
With law firms anticipating a drop in income of up to 20%, Jim Sisson, finance director at Tower Street Finance, explains how working with an innovative probate lender that truly understands the sector benefits both your private client practice and your client.
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NewsPodcast: Professor King’s spotlight on the Law Society’s video wills guidance
Professor Lesley King puts her spotlight on the new video will witnessing process and the Law Society’s guidance. She explains the background, impact and risks to consider related to the video execution of wills plus suggested solutions.
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NewsSound judgement when solving problems
James Perry explores the importance of sound judgement when facing difficult decisions in all walks of working life.
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NewsNew model for shared ownership
In September 2020, the government proposed a new national model for shared ownership.