SRA ready to deliver proportionate response
The SRA have confirmed that they will deliver a campaign of “proportionate enforcement action” against firms that fail to meet the deadline for appointing COLPs and COFAs, as required under the outcomes-focused regulatory regime. If firms do not have both positions in place by 31 December they will be in breach of their licensing conditions. […]
Practising Certificate renewals window closes
The SRA have announced the deadline has now passed for those wishing to renew their Practising Certificate for 2012/13. The window for renewals opened on 1 November and closed on 14 December. Individuals and firms had until then to complete their application and submit payment to allow them to continue practising in 2012/13. A total […]
CQS advertises for lay members
The Law Society accreditation scheme, the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is currently advertising for a lay panel member. The CQS assessment panel plays a key role in assisting the accreditation with assessing the suitability of applicant firms to the scheme. The advert states that they: “Wish to appoint a lay panel member to complement our […]
Land Charges (Amendment) Rules 2012 now in force
Under the Land Charges (Amendment) Rules 2012 Land Registry telephone service centres will close and the organisation will introduce more types of electronic Land Charges applications. The amendments to the Land Charges Rules 1974 came into force yesterday (17 December 2012). The other main changes are: to revoke rule 6 and Form 14 of the […]