Conveyancing ‘pledges’ launched

The Conveyancing Association (CA) will today announce the launch of the industry’s first ever set of customer service commitments. The conveyancing ‘pledges’, will go above and beyond the existing regulations and accreditation schemes which all CA members have agreed to uphold. The pledges were developed with the aim of ensuring that members provide their customers […]
Court of Appeal overturns fraud judgment

The Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling that held a solicitors’ firm liable for a loss after being tricked by a bogus practice. The High Court had ruled that Davisons Solicitors of Sycamore House, Calthorpe Road, Edgbaston had to repay £185,620 to the Nationwide Building Society, but the appeal court yesterday overturned this decision. […]