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Redbrick Solutions celebrate record number of client wins at LFS Awards
Redbrick Solutions were delighted to celebrate a record number of client wins at one of the UK’s largest Conveyancing Awards last week.
Hoowla Shortlisted for Software Innovation of the Year at Digital Entrepreneur Awards
Legal software company Hoowla have been announced as a finalist for Software Innovation of the Year in the Digital Entrepreneur Awards 2017.
Legal Eye strengthens team with key appointment
Joining in the role of Senior Compliance manager, Susan who is based in the Midlands, is set to bring with her over two decades of industry experience.
ARAG expands ATE team with four appointments
Leading legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG has expanded its after-the-event (ATE) insurance operation with the appointment of a new Account Manager to help service increasing demand among solicitors for the company’s growing range of ATE solutions.
There remains a national failure to build enough homes to meet demand
Search Acumen comments on ONS House Price Stats for Small Areas, year to March 2017
New draft AML guidance
The AML Legal Supervisors have agreed draft Legal Sector Anti-Money Laundering Guidance taking account of the changes introduced by Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/made) which came into force on 26 June 2017. It is marked draft because it is subject to approval by HM Treasury which is expected later this year, and so may be subject to change. Once it has been approved by HM Treasury, the Guidance will be published in its final form.
Thomson Reuters and Clifford Chance Extend Collaboration to Support MiFID II Compliance
Thomson Reuters and Clifford Chance have expanded their recent collaboration to provide services to financial institutions who must comply with new post-trade transparency requirements as mandated by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II).
LexisNexis backs finalist in social mobility awards
LexisNexis, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, has pledged its continued support of a UK diversity programme that has been shortlisted for a new award.
Eclipse Compact transforms efficiency at Anything Legal
Anything Legal, a legal services support business, is implementing the new Compact solution from Eclipse Legal Systems, the sole Law Society Endorsed legal software provider.
Ideal Corporate Solutions selects encompass verify
Insolvency experts, Ideal Corporate Solutions (ICS) has selected encompass verify to support and enhance their Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance processes.
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The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
Law firms need to go beyond document checks
At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.
