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What is Bona Vacantia? And how a genealogist can help
Bona Vacantia is a foreign term to most which translates to “ownerless goods” in Latin. It is the name given to ownerless property which by law passes to the Crown.
Moneypenny launches new co-working space for small business owners in London’s tech city
Moneypenny has launched a new creative co-working space called Workhub on Old Street in London.
The majority of data violations are entirely avoidable says data protection specialist
Cybercrime and data breaches are now commonplace with both private and public sector organisations failing in their data protection duties.
What constitutes good reason to depart downwards from a costs budget?
It has been over 18 months since the case of Harrison v University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust determined how cases which are subject to costs management are dealt with at Detailed Assessment.
Landmark shortlisted for Conveyancing Award at LegalEx 2019
Landmark Information, the property, land and environmental data specialist, has been shortlisted for the Conveyancing Award at this year’s LegalEx 2019 Expo.
Is your legal software ready to remain compliant in 2019?
The legal software market is amidst a period of change and consolidation. Previously, most Law Technology suppliers tended to be owner-managed businesses.
How to avoid data breach pitfalls in the event of a no deal Brexit by Hayes Connor Solicitors
Many businesses will be in limbo with Brexit just weeks away and a no deal exit from the European Union a current reality.
Solicitors vote for Arun District Council as winner of the Customer Satisfaction Award at the 2019 Land Data Local Land Charges Awards
Solicitors and licensed conveyancers from around the country have voted in the 12th Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for the local authority Local Land Charges team that consistently delivers a high level of customer service.
Independent Legal Sector Reticent to Prepare for Brexit, Bellwether Research Paper Highlights
The latest Bellwether research paper titled, ‘The Luxury of Uncertainty: Inaction in the face of Brexit’ published today by LexisNexis UK, a leading global provider of information and analytics; highlights overwhelming inaction on the part of independent law firms to prepare for Brexit.
All change (again!) for the SRA Accounts Rules
Where the SRA Accounts Rules are concerned, law firms are no strangers to change. The past few years have brought several phased changes including to the format of accountants’ reports, role of the reporting accountant and exemptions for firms requiring an accountant.
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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.
