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The Society says that Nationwide's decision to use dormancy as a reason to remove law firms from its mortgage panel is a 'blunt instrument' but acknowledged that the building society had left the opportunity open for firms to reclaim a panel spot.
The Law Society and the SRA have been granted leave to intervene by the High Court in their respective roles as representative body and regulator in a case that could have a major impact on professional indemnity insurance (PII) for law firms solicitors.
Desmond Hudson, chief executive of the Law Society.
The Law Society's chief executive Desmond Hudson has said that the insurance industry is increasing motor insurance premiums and has called for a full investigation into insurers' practices.
HSBC has made CQS a pre-requisite for law firms on its new lender panel announced this week, a move welcomed by the Society, which is the representative body for all solicitors in England and Wales
An independent report shows legal aid changes will incur new costs for the taxpayer by simply shifting the burden onto other parts of the public purse.
Solicitors should be cautious about adding a client on sites such as Facebook warns the Law Society.
The Law Society accredited its 1000th Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) firm today, less than a year since applications opened
The Law Society has developed a protocol to help firms implement flexible working practices.
The Law Society has welcomed the delay in implementation of new rules governing civil and family legal aid, announced today by the Ministry of Justice.
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