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HMLR has announced an increase of some of its fees. This will affect practitioners beyond just conveyancing. Firms must take account of the additional fees to ensure that they are not left short on disbursements when they come to close their files. HMLR has announced as follows in a recent blog: ‘From Monday 9 December, …

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The HC has heard a case involving the service of proceedings. The case involved a probate claim, but the context is not relevant to the point regarding service. The defendant’s solicitors indicated to the claimant’s solicitors that they were authorised to accept service of proceedings, but this was missed by the claimant’s solicitors. Accordingly, they …

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