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No news is good news
It is now more than six months since I sat at a table in the Law Society with representatives of all sides of the clinical negligence debate, discussing the state of the sector and our predictions for the future.
Title Research launches podcast discussing 2022’s biggest industry news stories
In the latest episode of Title Research’s podcast, Topical Talks, Technical Manager Simon Barber is joined by Nigel Merchant of estate administration specialists Kings Court Trust. The duo discuss 2022’s most prominent industry news stories…
New rules around identity checking also affect law firms
Changes have come to essential right to work checks, conducted when hiring new staff into your firm.
Solicitors’ PII Market – Miller’s review of the 1 October renewal season
The recently concluded Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) 1 October renewal season showed definite signs of more positive conditions for buyers. Miller is pleased to provide its latest analysis in our post-renewal season report.
SRA Anti-Money Laundering annual report 2021-22 – Key Findings
The annual anti-money laundering (AML) report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) revealed that, while most solicitors and law firms are taking their AML obligations seriously, a “small minority” are not yet doing enough to fight economic crime.
Five ways to protect your firm’s profitability
A recent report from Thomson Reuters has revealed that after a record year for law firm profitability during 2021, demand for legal services is falling, whilst pay and overhead costs continue to rise.
The Digital Solicitor ‘Improving your conveyancing practice and the relationships with estate agents’
With an uncertain time ahead of us in the property sector in this podcast we look at how to establish long lasting relationships with your clients and estate agents and how to manage and nurture those relationships in both the physical and digital world.
InfoTrack launches AP1 in a million competition
Conveyancing technology leader InfoTrack has launched a new competition to celebrate the imminent milestone of the one millionth AP1 submitted digitally through their platform.
Professionally negligent? Don’t forget to discuss ATE Insurance
Clients lose good cases. Clients settle good cases on poor terms because the adverse costs consequences of losing are potentially catastrophic. Solicitors fail to tell clients about after-the-event insurance or enquire if it might be available.
What’s changing with legal forms in 2022: Digitisation of AP1
By Legal Futures Associate Quill In conversation with Paul Clyde and Archie Courage about the eAP1 ‘Application to change the register’ and other digital forms During our Halloween webinar week, on 1st November we hosted ‘New eAP1 digital submissions made easy’… Read More
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
