Property form consultation
Gazette and Today’s Conveyancer report that more than 1,000 conveyancing professionals have registered for our TA6 property form consultation.
President Nick Emmerson said: “With more than a thousand people registered to be involved in the TA6 form consultation, we know that this is a very important issue for our members.
“We are committed to engaging with conveyancers across the country and want to hear from members who have used the forms and those who have not.
“The consultation will help us understand users’ experience and views of the TA6 form, its part in the wider conveyancing landscape and to identify improvements to the property form.”
Devolution of justice
Nation Cymru reports that a new programme of research will investigate the potential devolution of justice to Wales.
Jonathan Davies, our head of Wales said: “We welcome this announcement and very much look forward to seeing the scope and detail in the finalised tender.”
Criminal law prosecution
Ian Kelcey, former chair of our criminal law committee, tells LBC (from 08:22) that someone on TikTok has been jailed for sending a false communication during the riot.
Sanctions
Dr Anna Bradshaw, member of our EU Committee writes in Mondaq about lawyers advising on sanctions, the navigation risks their clients face and the importance of managing their own risks when providing legal services.
Legal regulation
Gazette covers what impact the reform of legal regulation will have on in-house lawyers. The Law Society is mentioned.
Conveyancing solicitors
Designer Women writes about finding the best conveyancing solicitor. The Law Society is mentioned.
Law firm failures
Gazette reports that high profile law firm failures have provided losses totalling over £800m since the legal services market was liberalised more than a decade ago. The Law Society is mentioned.
Former president podcast
Bucks Herald and Business Day Nigeria reports that former president, I. Stephanie Boyce, launches a new podcast offering professional and personal advice.
Also worth a read:
- Contaminated blood scandal payouts to start by end of year, says UK government – Guardian
- Britain’s railways are still in crisis. Can Labour fix them? – Times (£)
- Six UK train operators wrongfully prosecuted passengers for fare evasion – Financial Times (£)
- Guide sets out “consistent process” for AI approach to e-discovery – Legal futures
- Two teenagers charged with terrorism offences – BBC News
- Courts become more lenient on prolific offenders, figures show – Telegraph (£)
- Stretches of canal affected by cyanide spill reopen after safety tests – The Standard