Archive

LSB calls for sole independent regulator to oversee legal profession

Risk-based approach and full independence forms basis of new legislative framework to protect consumers and practitioners

Food for thought

Truss must adapt quickly to her new role after her performance before the justice select committee left a lot to be desired, writes Matthew Rogers

Profession backs delayed privatisation of Land Registry

Counterproductive plans should be welcomed by buyers and sellers of property, say lawyers

More must be done on miners' pension fund

The 50/50 split of the miners' pension surplus should be renegotiated to be more equitable, says Peter Stefanovic

Lateral hires: The challenges of protecting confidentiality

Following the PAG litigation, firms need to be aware of the problems that recruiting staff at every level can cause, write Andrew Blair and Stephanie Robinson

Radio soap sidelines solicitors

The 'Bar-centric' trial storyline in The Archers misrepresents the criminal justice system, a former legal adviser to the long-running radio soap has claimed

Additional SDLT and the mixed property

Julie Butler discusses the tax planning opportunities available to purchasers of mixed residential and commercial properties, particularly in the farming community

Changes to the definition of client money

The SRA's proposals could reduce the administrative and financial burden of maintaining a client account and obtaining an accountant's report, writes Max Masters