The Law Society has issued a timely reminder to solicitors on the issues to consider when advising on tax. Some of the key themes for practitioners to keep in mind are: Understanding and agreeing the scope of the retainer – the solicitor and the client must understand what is and, crucially, what is not included …
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On 12 November 2020 the SRA updated its guidance for solicitors on the use of NDAs. They use this term to include any form of agreement or contract, or a clause within a wider agreement or contract, under which it is agreed that certain information will be kept confidential. The guidance is relevant to all …
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The CA recently decided on what it described as ‘the narrow point of principle on appeal is whether the Royal Mail service known as “Signed For 1st Class”, which requires a signature before the item is delivered, is covered by the description “First class post (or other service which provides for delivery on the next …
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The SRA has extended the timeframe for firms and practitioners renewing practising certificate applications to 20 November 2020 following difficulties with a new IT system. The SRA has confirmed that it has contacted those who have experienced these difficulties; accordingly, any firm with an outstanding application would be well advised to make contact with the …
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