More case studies added on banking facilities rule
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has added further case studies to those published online to help firms remain compliant with the rule prohibiting use of the client account as a banking facility. The SRA Accounts Rules include Rule 3.3, which states solicitors “must not use a client account to provide banking facilities to clients or […]
SLC expresses concern over HMLR strike action
Professional body fears registration delays will get worse and calls for transparency in reporting The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) is greatly concerned that the five-day strike by employees at HM Land Registry (HMLR) – called by the PCS – will exacerbate the unacceptable delays in processing non-standard registration transactions. The delays – which have […]
Work life matters: Emotions at work
Hello everyone, I’m new around here. My name’s Rich and I’ve been working with professional services firms on employee engagement and wellbeing for about 25 years. I know, I don’t look old enough, right…? Err. Moving on… I’ll be writing a new monthly column to explore different aspects of working in the legal sector. This […]
#BCAwards2023 | Sponsor Spotlight: X-Press Legal Services
The third edition of the British Conveyancing Awards is just around the corner. Alongside a new, larger venue and a new headline sponsor in Groundsure, #BCAwards2023 is all about recognising and rewarding the herculean efforts of conveyancing superheroes who, despite hurdles aplenty, continue to go above and beyond to help clients move into their dream […]
