On 23 March 2015 ILEX Professional Standards (IPS) will change its name to CILEx Regulation. The change follows parliamentary approval for IPS to award practice rights and authorise legal entities. The new name will reflect CILEx Regulation’s extended role as the regulator for Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) members, other specialist lawyers and legal businesses. Chief executive, Ian Watson (pictured left), said: “Our new name better reflects the current and f

Photograph: Peter Watkin, CILEx Council member and property specialist The Land Registry is to introduce revised Forms ID1 and ID2 from 7 April 2015 to reflect the right of CILEx Conveyancing Practitioners to act as signatories to these forms. From the same date the Land Registry will also open up identity forms for authorisation by Chartered Legal Executives. The move follows Parliamentary approval of new practice rights for CILEx members enabling them to be authorised to c

Although the festive period is now behind us and the season of goodwill to all men a distant memory, why should we stop giving? By ‘giving’, I am not talking about money, but instead our talents and abilities to inspire and benefit others.When I first read about the new CPD professionalism element in the Journal last year, I looked at the ‘Inspiring the Future’ website and duly signed up. All it asked for was one hour of your time to work with schools and colleges to inspire

The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) are once again sponsoring the 2015 Legal Aid Practitioners Group Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year (LALY) Awards. CILEx are backing the Criminal Defence category and nominations are now being accepted for all Awards. Frances Edwards, CILEx president and family lawyer (pictured), said: “Legal Aid is a cornerstone of our justice system. In the face of cuts and challenges to our legal aid system, recognising and celebrating the work