associate news

PSG recently featured on Radio 4’s Money Box programme when they investigated the threat posed by fraudsters setting up bogus law firms. Money Box’s Paul Lewis highlighted a case where a home buyer was defrauded of £735,000 by a bogus solicitors.

Tikit today announced the launch of Carpe Diem Mobile v2.0 is available to download from the iTunes App Store. The latest version provides users with greater efficiencies and control than before including a new “Express Mode” interface for faster time entries, enhanced security, increased search functionality and new features to allow system administrators to set default options.

Conveyancing Liability Solutions Limited (CLS) is pleased to announce the launch of TitleChecker®, an innovative new title interrogation report that examines Land Registry records and the relevant sections of the CML Handbook Part 1 and Part 2. TitleChecker® automates the task of reviewing a title and produces a report to identify elements that require attention or further investigation, in a clear and digestible format.

Conveyancing search supermarket ETSOS has announced that it is now partnering with Lawyer Checker, an online service developed to reduce uncertainty in identifying the legitimacy of the vendor conveyancer.

Hampshire lawyers Verisona has selected the award-winning legal software Peppermint Platform to support its multi-disciplined law firm. Chosen over traditional legacy systems in the legal IT market, the Peppermint Platform will provide a full suite of software applications including practice management, case management, document management, legal accounts, CRM, and the Conveyancing Content Pack.

McMillan Williams, a multi branch hub and network based firm of solicitors, has installed Omnia Legal Software’s eponymous program to provide LASPO compliant time recording and costs budgeting functionality.

The Group Chief Executive of Irwin Mitchell has hailed the pioneering influence of Joe Simpson as the Board member announced his plans to retire at the end of this month after more than 30 years with the business.

In two firsts for the UK legal profession, online legal resource www.casecheck.co.uk, has launched an eBook of case summaries and a new, web-based Continuing Professional Development (CPD) recorder, to improve accessibility of key information to lawyers when they are on the move.

Jackson Barratt & Gass is a long-established Cheshire law firm specialising in private client work. Lexcel and CQS-accredited, as well as a Law Society Excellence Award winner, it is acknowledged as one of the region’s foremost providers of residential conveyancing.

Legal Eye announced today that two new Associates have joined the team. Lawyer and businessman Robin Marcus and Rhonda Hales, Account and Business Development Executive. The appointment follows recent expansion at Legal Eye, which advises legal practices on compliance and risk management.