All News articles – Page 7
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NewsConsultation on ‘no-fault’ evictions a step in the right direction, Law Society says
Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants using section 21 notices in new plans announced by the government.
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NewsWhat is happening with probate fees? HM Courts & Tribunals Service Q&A
In March 2019, it was announced that the statutory instrument bringing the revised probate fee scheme into force would be delayed. HM Courts & Tribunals Service has published more information on what practitioners should be doing until the scheme is implemented.
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NewsProbate registries to close under plans to centralise HM Courts and Tribunals Service
The Ministry of Justice has begun work on closing down regional probate registries and moving the service under one roof.
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NewsRICS consults on new Code for Leasing Business Premises
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a consultation on its proposed Professional Statement: Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2019, 1st edition
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NewsLearning and career development: share your views
Tell us what you think of our proposals for a new learning and career development member offer – by taking part in a virtual focus group on Thursday 25 April.
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NewsFinancial Benchmarking Survey shows mid-sized law firms experiencing solid growth
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2019 are out.
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NewsSDT announces planned change to standard of proof
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has announced that it will apply to adopt the civil standard of proof when it hears cases brought by the regulator
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NewsSRA publishes residential conveyancing thematic review
The review found that most firms were fulfilling their obligations, but that there were areas for improvement, including around costs estimates, disbursements and information on leasehold
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NewsLaw Society produces new podcast on online probate system and probate fees
Law Society policy adviser Emily Weidner speaks to Ian Bond about the new online probate service introduced by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and what this means for solicitors.
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NewsProbate fee increase to be delayed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the controversial probate fee increase will no longer take place on 1 April 2019.
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NewsCommonhold 'must earn market approval' to be viable leasehold alternative
The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on ‘Reinvigorating commonhold: the alternative to leasehold ownership’.
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NewsFreehold Management Enquiries form launched
Over 14 cross-industry trade and representative bodies, including the Law Society, have come together to create and endorse a new Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1)
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NewsTime to reform the leasehold system, say MPs
The home leasehold system needs reform, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG) has said, releasing its report on leasehold.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards 2019
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019 . The Excellence Awards awards showcase excellence across the legal profession.
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NewsVulnerable patients at risk under new Mental Capacity Act
300,000 vulnerable people will see their rights stripped back every year by imminent changes to the Mental Capacity Act, the Law Society has said.
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NewsExcellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines
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NewsLeO rolls out new approach to complaints
The Legal Ombudsman has released new guidance setting out its approach when deciding what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in a case when determining complaints.
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NewsLaw Society updates Code for Completion by Post
The Law Society has published the latest version of the Code for Completion by Post. It will take effect from 1 May 2019
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NewsCLLS updates commercial development management agreement
The City of London Law Society has launched the second edition of its development management agreement (with ancillary asset management services)
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NewsWrite to your MP about the new probate fees
The government is attempting to raise probate fees – we are calling on our members to write to their local MP to urgently raise concerns regarding this stealth tax