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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have surreptitiously announced that some SQE students’ qualification will be delayed by seven months. The announcement was made during a Q&A webinar regarding the results of the first batch of
The latest Women in Wills virtual meet-up took place on Zoom on Thursday 24th February, and included informative and inspiring presentations from guest speakers Rebekah Marangon, lecturer at University of Derby, and Grace Gwynne, Barrister,
A well-known Leamington Spa-based business has rebranded to “provide a clear distinction between our two key clients” and “brings a fresh, modern look to the company”. Countrywide Tax and Trust has formally rebranded as CTT
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has awarded its Technology Accreditation to a platform in the ‘Digital Estate Planning’ category for the first time. The accreditation process involves a rigorous independent
Law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP has reported a large rise in the volume of contentious probate work, with the firm attributing the increase to the exponential growth in London property prices over recent decades,
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have surreptitiously announced that some SQE students’ qualification will be delayed by seven months. The announcement was made during a Q&A webinar regarding the results of the first batch of
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is named as one of the most inclusive employers in Britain by lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall in its Top Employers list for 2022. The SRA is
The president of the Law Society, I. Stephanie Boyce, has issued a statement condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, offering the Law Society’s support to its members in the region and describing Russia’s actions as a
The Solicitors Regulations Authority (SRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued reminders to be aware of dealing with those on sanctions lists and practitioners’ responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations. The move comes as
The president of the Law Society of England and Wales, I. Stephanie Boyce, has issued a statement condemning Russian hostility against Ukraine in Eastern Europe, as well as offering the Law Society’s support to its
51% of employees in the legal service industry have had no cyber security training arranged by their current employer, according to a new survey. This is alarming information as the same survey reveals 83% of
James Cartlidge, justice minister, has revealed that the Nightingale courts – introduced to deal with the accumulation of cases during the pandemic – cost £34,661,000. Labour MP Alex Cunningham questioned the cost of each existing
gunnercooke has announced it is now accepting payment for legal and professional services via cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin, in a move believed to be the first for a major law firm in the
The latest figures from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) reveal that revenue generated by the UK’s 1,838 cyber security firms rose by 14% to £10.1 billion over the last financial year.
Today’s Wills and Probate is excited to announce that The British Wills and Probate Awards will be returning for the fifth consecutive year. The awards are held on an annual basis to recognise and commend
In a rare move, the Law Society has united with the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) to oppose plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to close the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), a step which
The Law Society have warned that a proposal by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to hike its own fining powers from £2,000 to £25,000 is not appropriate. In November, the Law Society sought consultation on