Blogs & opinions
No deal, no say?
The arguments for a second EU referendum apply with greater force in a "no deal" scenario
Letter: dumped by Lloyds
Was law firm ownership, not employee experience, key to panel rejection?
Letter: SLAB – a chance to respond
How one civil practitioner replied to a customer satisfaction survey
Letter: no discharge – what remedy?
What can a solicitor do if a lender fails without cause to deliver a discharge? An amendment to the standard clauses might be an answer
Letter: proper requirements?
Job ads should not stipulate experience with "top level" or "reputable" firm
System under threat
Items in this month's issue illustrate increasing threats to the rule of law and the integrity of the legal system
HMRC revises inheritance tax procedures
Process changes regarding the IHT400 set out in newsletter
Office of the Public Guardian updates
Professional guardian applications invited; new EPOAR declaration
OSCR issues guidance to reduce risk of fraud
Trustees advised to take precautions or face sanctions
PVG disclosure scheme to be streamlined
Consultation on simplified system closes shortly
HMRC revises residential property CGT payment scheme
Rules for UK residents and non-residents to be aligned
“No order” ruling justified for contact failure contempt
Sheriff entitled to give opportunity to reflect and change
