ICO Guidance Review: Fines and lessons learned
On 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in the UK amid widespread concerns over the significant fining powers that would now be available to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
DAC 6: tax evasion and avoidance across borders
DAC 6 comes into force in the UK on 1 July 2020. It will impose a reporting obligation that will require many law firms, particularly those advising on matters that are international in scope, to report to HMRC about some of their matters. Law firms affected by this reporting obligation will need to start preparing for it as soon as possible in order to be ready to comply by 1 July.
Highly-awarded LA law firm Glaser Weil will use cleanDocs server
DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced that Glaser Weil, an LA-based law firm, has purchased cleanDocs server for metadata cleaning. cleanDocs server will enable the firm to minimize the risk of an email data breach by covering all email exit points, including mobile devices.
First4Lawyers launches its annual State of the Market survey
We’ve launched our annual State of the Market survey and really appreciate your time to share your views and insights. Now in its fifth year, the survey is designed to gauge the challenges and changes facing the personal injury and clinical negligence sector, to build a comprehensive picture of the market.
Temple Bright grows to 70 partners with SOS Connect+
Since beginning their practice with just 3 partners in 2010, Temple Bright has experienced strong and steady growth. Now boasting seventy partners and locations in both Bristol and London, the firm has garnered a host of clients. Startups, SMEs, multi-nationals, and public sector bodies all come to Temple Bright for their commercial law services – and the partners at Temple Bright can handle the caseload thanks to their foundational investment in SOS Connect+.
Quittance Injury Calculator 3.0 shows latest compensation data
Quittance has updated its Personal Injury Compensation Calculator to reflect the latest changes to general damages awards. The fifteenth edition of the Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases was published by the Judicial College in December 2019.
Amity Law selects Proclaim Practice Management solution from Eclipse
Bolton-based property specialist Amity Law has chosen the Proclaim Practice Management solution from Eclipse, the Law Society Endorsed legal software provider. Founded in 2005, the award-winning firm provides a modern alternative to traditional law firms. Amity Law specialises in conveyancing services and employs a team of leading legal property experts; who pride themselves on ensuring clients’ transactions go ahead as planned.
Business as usual on data protection post Brexit – for now
The UK has left the European Union however, GDPR, an EU regulation, still applies during the transition period which is due to end in December 2020.
