Electronic signatures: Land Registry confirms move to acceptance Draft practice guidance has been issued, with final guidance due imminently
London Universities Purchasing Consortium: legal framework panel announcedPanel firms will advise five participating regional purchasing consortia over the next three to four years
Judicial Review and Courts Bill: 'better for this government, but not for its citizens'The proposed bill introduces two major changes to the current law
SQE: Law Society makes salary recommendationsThose undertaking qualifying work experience should be paid the same as trainee solicitors, says the Law Society
Powers of attorney: major reforms and consultation announced The reforms aim to make the lasting powers of attorney service 'safer, simpler and fit for the futur';
Moore Barlow becomes first UK top 100 firm to elect Black senior partner Leading personal injury lawyer, Trevor Sterling, will step into the top role
All change at Gatehouse ChambersGatehouse Chambers has changed names, moved premises and welcomed two new barristers to chambers
IPO officially launches digital renewals serviceThe service is the first example of the 'one IPO' servic'; which provides a single, integrated renewal service across all registered IP rights