Devon will writer hopes to change the legal services market in 2016
This Devon-based will writer is hoping the launch of his new product can change the way the legal market operates in 2016. Trevor Worth has been working in legal services for 28 years in the south-west, but thanks to a leap of logic while studying for an MBA, he’s all set to launch […]
Court of Protection hearings now open to the public
A pilot scheme has begun to open up proceedings in the Court of Protection to the public and the media. The pilot is expected to run for at least six months. The Court makes decisions on personal welfare matters as well as property and affairs of those lacking the mental capacity to do so themselves […]
Trustees need to fully engage with regulator on finance, says Charities Commission
Charity trustees need to open up when it comes to their policy on reserves, according to the Director of Policy and Communications Sarah Atkinson. The commission has recently updated its key finance guidance to put the responsibility for a charity’s financial wellbeing on its trustees. The commission also says trustees need to be better […]
Legal secretary jailed for forging £79,000 worth of cheques
A former legal secretary from Caerphilly in South Wales has been jailed for two and a half years for stealing nearly £80,000 from disabled clients. Dianne Spragg, 48, wrote 65 cheques to herself or online shopping companies while working at Cardiff firm Geldards to fund shopping sprees. Nearly £40,000 was taken from a scaffolder who […]