The new SQE regime came into effect September 2021. There are transitional arrangements for those who have started to train beforehand so they do not have to go back to the beginning. The idea is to have 1 standard across the whole jurisdiction of England & Wales. Currently each organisation providing the LPC creates its […]
Furlough Grants: Watch out for clawback of the grants made under the Job Retention Scheme. The Finance Bill is to receive it's 2nd reading in Parliament on 17th July and is expected to come into law by the end of this month. It will facilitate the clawback where the application was incorrect or fraudulent. Here's […]
The Law Society has published good advice - a Toolkit including a Risk Assessment Template. You will find it here: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/support-services/coronavirus/safe-return-to-the-office-toolkit-for-firms/
The bill has now passed the House of Commons. It will not come into force immediately on Royal Assent to allow for careful implementation. Here is a link to the article in the Law Society Gazette: https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/no-fault-divorce-to-start-in-autumn-2021/5104682.article?utm_source=gazette_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=No-fault+divorce+in+2021+%7c+Legal+aid+support+%7c+Systemic+racism_06%2f18%2f2020
Please find below a link to their advice. Applies to all law practices. Practical, sensible stuff. Worth a read. You never know when it might be referred to by the SRA at a later date if there is a complaint or a staff grievance. It would be worth revisiting your Staff Handbook, Office Procedures Manual […]
The Law Society has issued guidance to conveyancers who are advising their clients on house moves. In doing so they have consulted widely with the industry. Here is a link to the Law Society guidance: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/coronavirus/ At the time of writing this blog there were 2 other guidance sheets linked to this which please find […]
So, the starter’s gun has fired. We now know the rough framework for the route back to more normal levels of trading. Things are likely to move fast. How can you now prepare? I have written previously with some major areas to consider: https://hunningsconsultancy.co.uk/coming-out-of-the-covid-19-lockdown-some-practical-steps/ . I would like to explore some more practical steps. Yesterday […]
The lockdown has been a shock to business. People are predicting the worst downturn in the economy in 300 years. If firms are to survive, what steps can they take? Here’s a start with a few suggestions: re-evaluate your overheads – do you need to spend what you did before? re-evaluate how you produce your […]
The lockdown has been a shock to business. People are predicting the worst downturn in the economy in 300 years. If firms are to survive, what steps can they take? Here's a start with a few suggestions: re-evaluate your overheads - do you need to spend what you did before (on property for example)? re-evaluate […]
On 4th May 2020 HM Land Registry issued new guidance to identity verification and the signing of deeds. Please note, these are stated as being temporary. They have extended the classes of people who they are happy verifying identity. Here is a link to their press release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/changes-to-identity-verification-and-signing-deeds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term= Here is a link to Practice Guide […]
