by Rob | Nov 22, 2021 | News
A major IT systems failure that has paralysed some of the largest conveyancing practices in the UK should make firms stop and review their own response should the worst happen to them.
by Rob | Nov 19, 2021 | News
With the conveyancing crisis at the Simplify Group now approaching two weeks old, it appears Purplebricks has been the worst affected agency.
by Rob | Nov 19, 2021 | News
Instead of asking “why aren’t lawyers using technology” they should be asking what is holding them back from using technology even more?
by Rob | Nov 19, 2021 | News
A ‘security incident’ that caused a major IT systems outage affecting some of the largest conveyancing firms in the UK is the subject of a criminal investigation.
by Rob | Nov 19, 2021 | News
There is pressure growing in Brighton for the city to hold a referendum giving residents the opportunity to ban new build homes being used as holiday homes or possibly even buy to lets.
by Rob | Nov 18, 2021 | Alerts, News
Emails falsely claiming to be from Valens Solicitors containing an attachment labelled ‘sending data file’.
by Rob | Nov 18, 2021 | Alerts, News
A ‘Power of Attorney’ document has been sent falsely claiming to be from Gillhams Solicitors LLP.
by Rob | Nov 18, 2021 | News
The conveyancing IT crash plaguing the Simplify Group of companies continues into its ninth day; however there is an update for agents and others interfacing with the affected firms.
by Rob | Nov 18, 2021 | News
Further changes to minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties are expected across the UK.
by Rob | Nov 17, 2021 | Alerts, News
Letter from ‘Bustillo & Acton Partners Law Firm’, claiming to be a law firm in London, regarding a supposed inheritance.
by Rob | Nov 17, 2021 | News
Gove is apparently rethinking the government’s approach to the cladding crisis.
by Rob | Nov 16, 2021 | News
A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) suggests that just fewer than 1% of UK homeowners have signed up to a free government alert scheme that can help protect properties from fraudulent transactions.
by Rob | Nov 15, 2021 | News, Updates
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
by Rob | Nov 15, 2021 | News, Updates
Information and guidance aimed at purchasers of plots on new developments and their legal advisers (practice guide 41, supplement 4).
by Rob | Nov 15, 2021 | News, Updates
Application form RXC: for a consent or certificate in respect of a standard form of restriction.
by Rob | Nov 15, 2021 | News
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has responded to a petition to “Hold a full and independent inquiry into the cladding and fire safety scandal.”
by Rob | Nov 13, 2021 | Alerts, News
The website ‘www.gmsolicitors.com’ is (or was recently) operating, claiming to be for ‘GM Solicitors’.
by Rob | Nov 13, 2021 | Alerts, News
‘Power of Attorney’ documents have been sent falsely claiming to be from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP.
by Rob | Nov 12, 2021 | News
The country’s largest conveyancing group has been told by its regulator to improve communication with clients in the wake of a paralysing cyber-attack this week.
by Rob | Nov 11, 2021 | Alerts, News
Emails falsely claiming to be from Benchmark Solicitors LLP containing an attachment labelled ‘Benchmark Solicitors-proposal’.
