Does the scope of Legal Services Regulation need modernising?
Proposed new public and consumer interest tests for regulation in a diverse market – will the Legal Services Board discussion paper mean an increase in reserved legal activities or a reduction in regulatory restrictions? The Legal Services Board recently launched a discussion paper concerning the nature and reach of legal services regulation. The new proposed […]
Redemption and Apportionment of Rentcharges
The Department of Communities and Local Government has produced two leaflets on rent charges and the Rentcharges Act 1977 which will be of interest to conveyancers. Since 1977 the Rentcharges Act has limited the creation of new rentcharges and will cause most rentcharges to be automatically extinguished in 2037, but until then existing rentcharges can […]
A sneak view into Chancery Lane
Often solicitors complain about the Law Society policy or procedures. A reasonble response is that if it matters that much to you go and get involved and make a difference. Richard Barnett has for the last four years been involved and has been trying to make a difference. At the end of his term as […]
