SRA backs calls for separation of legal representatives and regulators
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued a statement welcoming the Government’s intention to make regulatory bodies independent from representative bodies. The Government intend to consult on separating the roles within the legal profession to “create a fairer, more balanced regulatory regime for England and Wales that encourages competition”. The consultation is intended to launch […]
Veyo saga comes to an end
The long-running Veyo saga has seemingly come to an end, with the Law Society announcing it will make no further investment in the online case management system. At the time of writing both the Veyo website and twitter account have both been made inactive. After a review undertaken by parent company Legal Practice Technologies (LPT), shareholders the […]
Biggest increase in affordable house building in 22 years
More affordable houses were built in the year ending March 2015 than any year since 1993, according to figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government. There were also more affordable home ownership completions with 16,080 recorded, up 41% on 2013/14. In total 66,640 affordable houses were delivered, which also represents a 55% […]
Are you ready for the Christmas break? Legal firms urged to prepare for rise of up to 26% in calls
Law firms across the UK are being urged to prepare for the Christmas break as Moneypenny’s latest report reveals how calls to the legal sector typically see a dramatic rise. Moneypenny – the UK’s leading telephone answering and outsourced switchboard specialist – looked at call volume figures for the past two years, analysing trends immediately […]
PSG London offices come together to support the Society of Asian Lawyers
On Saturday 21st November, the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL) held its Annual Awards and Ball at the Lancaster Hotel in London with PSG as headline sponsor. This prestigious event showcases the achievements of lawyers from the Asian community and recognises the hard work and dedication of individuals who continue to excel in their chosen […]
Policy wording face-off: MAY VS. LIKELY
A circumstance which ‘MAY’ or ‘IS LIKELY TO’ give rise to a claim While we always encourage clients to ensure they have a good understanding of their policy wording, it is not always easy for the layperson to appreciate exactly how the language of a policy might impact them. This is particularly true where a […]