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Four ways conveyancing firms can overcome their biggest challenges
Despite the property market going through a significant period of development, with a healthy stream of innovation, the process of moving home is mired by reports of slow and difficult transactions.
This is not a drill – it really is time to embrace the transparency rules
We are close to four years on from the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s introduction of rules on transparency and it has announced it will be checking all firms’ websites in 2022.
What does it take to be a legal technologist?
After a seemingly slow start a decade ago, there has been an explosion of investment, awareness and new job opportunities in legal technology.
Why your firm should improve its source of funds and wealth processes
Tackling financial crime places a considerable burden of risk and compliance on conveyancers. But, while this can be frustrating, the need to combat the issues related to money laundering cannot be overstated
Compulsory mediation – an opportunity for small claims triage?
The government’s consultation on compulsory mediation closed yesterday. The proposals are based around having mandatory mediation for all defended small claims in the county court.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination – one year on and what’s next
It is a year since the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination – the biggest change in legal education for three decades. Much has gone well, but there are areas for improvement.
Partner misconduct allegations – getting the investigation right
In recent years, there has been a marked change in the approach taken by law firms to allegations of partner misconduct. You need to avoid knee-jerk decisions that could compromise the investigation.
Wake up to The Great British Property Scam
Unlawful property investment schemes have now failed in huge numbers across the UK. At one point, even burial plots were being sold unlawfully to unwitting investors.
Why law firms should be investing in the metaverse
Law firms should be on their toes, at least considering or preparing strategies to understand or even enter new virtual worlds if they haven’t already started to activate them.
Investment in paralegals pays dividends
Paralegals are the backbone of the UK legal sector, with many lawyers simply unable to do their jobs without the support of skilled paralegals. An estimated 100,000 paralegals work in the UK.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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