Regulators predict an increase in the source of funds from cryptocurrencies and digital assets
The Law Society of Scotland (LSS) now believes the challenge for the legal sector is identifying and remaining compliant with AML regulations when funds derived from cryptocurrencies are used in property and conveyancing matters.
No news is good news
It is now more than six months since I sat at a table in the Law Society with representatives of all sides of the clinical negligence debate, discussing the state of the sector and our predictions for the future.
Title Research launches podcast discussing 2022’s biggest industry news stories
In the latest episode of Title Research’s podcast, Topical Talks, Technical Manager Simon Barber is joined by Nigel Merchant of estate administration specialists Kings Court Trust. The duo discuss 2022’s most prominent industry news stories…
New rules around identity checking also affect law firms
Changes have come to essential right to work checks, conducted when hiring new staff into your firm.
Solicitors’ PII Market – Miller’s review of the 1 October renewal season
The recently concluded Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) 1 October renewal season showed definite signs of more positive conditions for buyers. Miller is pleased to provide its latest analysis in our post-renewal season report.
SRA Anti-Money Laundering annual report 2021-22 – Key Findings
The annual anti-money laundering (AML) report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) revealed that, while most solicitors and law firms are taking their AML obligations seriously, a “small minority” are not yet doing enough to fight economic crime.
Five ways to protect your firm’s profitability
A recent report from Thomson Reuters has revealed that after a record year for law firm profitability during 2021, demand for legal services is falling, whilst pay and overhead costs continue to rise.
The Digital Solicitor ‘Improving your conveyancing practice and the relationships with estate agents’
With an uncertain time ahead of us in the property sector in this podcast we look at how to establish long lasting relationships with your clients and estate agents and how to manage and nurture those relationships in both the physical and digital world.
