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Regulators predict an increase in the source of funds from cryptocurrencies and digital assets
The Law Society of Scotland (LSS) now believes the challenge for the legal sector is identifying and remaining compliant with AML regulations when funds derived from cryptocurrencies are used in property and conveyancing matters.
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.
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AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
