associate news
Landmark supports Law Society reception at the House of Commons
This month, Landmark Information was pleased to sponsor a special afternoon tea and champagne reception event, which was hosted by the Birmingham, Worcestershire and Warwickshire Law Society groups at the House of Commons. The event brought together over 100 members of the three law societies, who all travelled from the Midlands to attend the event, which was held in the splendid ‘Members Lounge’ in the House.
Temple expands loss adjuster fee insurance with unique claims dispute service
Specialist legal and professional fees expenses insurer Temple Legal Protection, has become the first provider in the market to offer a claims dispute service as part of its loss adjuster fee insurance cover called Loss Adjust Advantage.
Proposed new law on partnership taxation
Last week HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) announced the outcome of their consultation on partnership taxation. Their proposal for new legislation will form part of the second Finance Bill 2017 and is expected to become law in April 2018.
Taylor Bracewell selects Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management system in a 6-figure investment
Eclipse Legal Systems, the sole Law Society Endorsed legal software provider, today announced the implementation of its Proclaim Practice Management Software solution at full service law firm, Taylor Bracewell Solicitors.
New VinciWorks course ‘Modern Slavery: Practical Steps for Procurement’ helps eradicate slavery from any supply chain
VinciWorks, a leading provider of online compliance courses for international business, has launched a brand new, fully customisable course designed to help companies investigate and eradicate modern slavery from their supply chains.
Cornwall law firm Nalders Solicitors adopts SOS Connect
Cornwall law firm Nalders Solicitors is looking to “revolutionise” its processes after signing up to integrated practice and case management with SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software.
Linetime aid Birkenhead law firm maintain their high standards
Birkenhead law firm, RMNJ is to implement Linetime’s Liberate legal services platform throughout the practice.
Conveyancing Fraud – Further Advice from the Court
Conveyancers have seen a number of cases go through the courts involving identity fraud, resulting in the loss of client money; each causing them to carefully consider their practices to avoid liability.
Concert Networks launches Secret Shopper 2017
For the fourth consecutive year, Concert Networks are carrying out their popular Secret Shopper research, looking at communication between leading law firms and their clients.
No excuses: Why all staff need AML training
Western banks have been implicated in laundering billions of dollars from Russian criminals and oligarchs, a new investigation from The Guardian has shown. While the true figure could be as much as $80bn, commercial banks including HSBC, the Royal Bank of Scotland, Lloyds, Citibank and Bank of America have processed at least $800m from a vast Russian money-laundering operation.
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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.
