associate news
Cracking up isn’t a laughing matter
Ground stability issues aren’t something the average homeowner considers when putting in an offer on their new home.
Dedicated to their duty – Milton Keynes law firm implement Lawyer Checker to combat the criminal conveyancer
Kingsley David Solicitors implement Lawyer Checker AES search into its processes for managing the risk associated with residential conveyancing transactions.
Social engineering
Paul McCluskey, head of professional practices at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, examines different methods employed by fraudsters, and how best to combat them.
Britain’s brightest young legal talents crowned at prestigious London ceremony
Two of the country’s sharpest legal prospects have walked away with a £5,000 prize, as well as the prestigious title of Future Legal Mind 2015, as National Accident Helpline hosted a celebratory awards lunch at Lincoln’s Inn in central London.
QualitySolicitors’ head of risk and compliance is appointed as new chair of the Law Society’s money laundering task force
Amy Bell, the head of risk and compliance at leading UK legal network QualitySolicitors has been named as the new chair of The Law Society’s Money Laundering Task Force with effect from September 2015.
New Care Act ‘puts wellbeing and welfare of vulnerable people first’
Specialist public lawyers have described the introduction of the Care Act in April as the biggest change to adult social care for more than 20 years and have revealed how the legislation will ensure both vulnerable people and carers have a greater understanding of their rights.
How Eclipse Proclaim Case Management helps new start-ups to become industry heavyweights
Eclipse Proclaim powers personal injury heavyweight, Asons Solicitors, to 8,000% growth.
Who gets your vote for Conveyancer of the Year?
The Conveyancers Conveyancer of The Year Award gives you the opportunity to reward your professional colleagues in the conveyancing industry.
RIP Microsoft Server 2003: 100 days and counting
Law firms need to act now or face security risks, cyber-attacks and lost opportunities, warns ConvergeTS.
New employment partner joins Irwin Mitchell as investment in business team continues
The Sheffield office of Irwin Mitchell, has announced that it has appointed leading employment partner Kirsty Ayre to its business legal services team.
Blog
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.
