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Proposed changes to Pre-Action Protocol ‘unnecessary’, says Ascent Legal
Ascent Legal, one of the UK’s leading specialist recoveries law firms, has raised objections to the proposed Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) changes for consumer debt claims, stating a transparent debt rehabilitation focus is already high on the agenda for lenders.
Design for life competition organised by Irwin Mitchell offers £10K prize for disability innovations
A new initiative offering £10,000 to assist in developing an idea to help disabled people live more independently was launched on 22 September 2014 by Irwin Mitchell and a disability charity.
HCB Group signs three year deal with Advanced Legal to implement ALB
Legal and accountancy services firm, HCB Group (HCB) has signed a three year, six-figure deal to deploy ALB from leading software provider, Advanced Legal (Advanced) across its nationwide network of offices.
Dan Hodges joins Conscious Solutions
Conscious Solutions is joined by Dan Hodges as head of marketing.
Business development and compliance seminars for solicitors and conveyancers
Legal Eye are hosting two free CPD seminars with a difference in Kent in October, providing practical advice on compliance, risk and anti-money laundering to attract clients nationally and internationally.
Rogers and Norton upgrade to Linetime Liberate SE case and practice management
Longterm Linetime users Norwich-based Solicitors, Rogers and Norton Limited, are updating their current Liberate case management and accounts systems to Liberate SE, the latest case and practice management systems from Leeds-based legal software specialist, Linetime Limited.
Linetime case management selected by Moore Stephens chartered accountants
Moore Stephens LLP has contracted with Linetime for Liberate case management, the third UK top 10 accountants to do so.
Legal Eye launch free digital marketing fast start package for legal services firms
Leading legal compliance, training and marketing consultancy, Legal Eye have launched a package to help law firms and licensed conveyancers to get moving with digital marketing quickly and effectively.
SRA director highlights risk of bogus firms
SRA executive director Crispin Passmore told the Conveyancing Association conference last week that conveyancers must recognise the ‘huge risk to consumers losing money or confidential information’ coupled with the potential damage to firm reputation.
Mullis & Peake LLP implements Eclipse Proclaim
Leading Essex law firm, Mullis & Peake LLP, has implemented the Proclaim Practice Management Software Solution from Eclipse Legal Systems in a six-figure deal.
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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.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
