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NewsGovernment consults on data on land control
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has published a call for evidence on its proposals to improve the transparency of contractual mechanisms, such as land options
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NewsGovernment responds to the public consultation on the European Electronic Communications Code
In 2019, the government consulted on its proposed approach to implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code Directive.The government has now published its reponse to the consultation
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NewsLockdown in Wales: the effect on firms, clients and access to justice
In Wales, poor broadband service and a longer and more severe lockdown have had significant impacts on law firms and their clients. Managing partners Clive Thomas and Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones explain how they have developed their business models to work and serve clients remotely
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NewsWhy law firm leaders need to take a break
Leader fatigue is a real problem, especially in the current crisis. Leaders who are exhausted and stressed make worse decisions, and risk burnout at the time when their businesses need them most. Simon Marshall looks at the benefits to leaders and their businesses of taking a break
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NewsUK Finance to move the Mortgage Lenders' Handbook to a new webpage
UK Finance will be moving the Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook to a new webpage on 29 July 2020.
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NewsTemporary SDLT holiday for residential buyers until March 2021
On 8 July 2020, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced temporary increases to the stamp duty land tax nil rate bands for residential property.
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NewsCoronavirus: what have you changed?
The pandemic, lockdown, and the likely imminent recession have challenged all law firms and legal professionals. Some committee members look at what they’ve learnt in lockdown, and the key changes they’ve made in their businesses
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NewsGovernment publishes new voluntary Code of Practice for the commercial property sector
The code, published on 19 June 2020, is intended to reinforce and promote good practice in relationships between landlords and tenants as they deal with the income shocks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic
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NewsWe're taking our Excellence Awards 2020 online
This year’s Law Society Excellence Awards will be going ahead as a series of online events
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NewsFurlough scheme: guidance for law firms
The Law Society has published guidance for firms on the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
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NewsFinancial resilience for law firms: Should you take up any of the coronavirus financial assistance schemes?
Andrew Allen looks at the potential risks of some of the government schemes designed to support businesses through lockdown, and looks at other ways law firms can ensure their financial resilience during the pandemic and beyond
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NewsLaw Society resources for safe return to the office
The Law Society has published a practical framework and toolkit to help law firms return to the office safely, in response to government guidance.
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NewsOur library staff are here to help
Library staff are working from home to provide a limited enquiry and document delivery service from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
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NewsOur library staff are still here to help
Library staff are working from home to provide a limited enquiry and document delivery service from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
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NewsIndustry guidance on re-opening the home-moving market safely
The Law Society has endorsed pan-industry guidance for conveyancers advising clients on house moves during coronavirus (COVID-19) measures.
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NewsLand Registry changes to property transactions during coronavirus (COVID-19)
HM Land Registry has taken a temporary step towards accepting electronic signatures on deeds, and relaxed some identity verification rules.
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NewsTop five tips for working from home
James Perry and John Cuss discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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NewsCoronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance for using the variation agreement
The Law Society has released advice on using the variation agreement during COVID-19 measures, including a draft specimen clause.
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NewsLibrary staff are still here to help
Library staff are working from home to provide a limited enquiry and document delivery service from Monday to Friday, between 10am to 4pm.
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NewsThe Law Management Section Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 report
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2020 are out.