SRA updates supervision guidance following Mazur ruling
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published updated guidance on on supervision arrangements following the Mazur case. In the wake of the Court of Appeal ruling, which held that unqualified staff could continue to undertake litigation work under the supervision of regulated lawyers, the SRA has expanded its supervision guidance to ensure firms understand and […]
Government has ‘no plans’ to update online service to incorporate 1.4m ineligible LPAs
The government has no plans to update its online Use an LPA service to incorporate the 1.4 million lasting powers of attorney on the register that are ineligible to be used with the system. A further 337,000 enduring powers of attorney are incompatible with the system, and there are no plans to extend the service […]
Portcullis founder plans succession with Honey Legal tie-up
Plymouth-based estate planning business Portcullis Legal has agreed a formal partnership with probate provider Honey Legal to manage the transfer of clients, as part of a wider succession plan for the business. The agreement gives Portcullis clients a structured future and continuity of care and a clear succession plan for the business, which has been […]
How can law firms select the right technology? Part 3: The role of vendors and the importance of an implementation plan
To help firms select technology that meets ongoing needs, Today’s Conveyancer invited four experts to share their top tips on identifying and implementing the right combination of software. Our first two part focused on fragmented decision making, overlapping technology solutions, the “right people” to lead on technology projects and the questions they should be asking […]