Flooding: “Plan for the Worst” says Environment Agency
In a stark warning, the Environment Agency (EA) has announced that entire communities might need to be relocated from coasts and rivers. They state that urgent action is needed now for the UK to prepare for an average global temperature rise of 4˚C.
LawNet’s Challenge ascends new heights for a 30th anniversary special
In 2019, LawNet celebrates its 30th anniversary. One of the ways the organisation is marking the occasion is with an extra special edition of its annual walking Challenge, with an anniversary event taking on Kilimanjaro this June.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks to help legal sector comply with AML regulations amidst SRA crackdown
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the global information solutions provider, has launched a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) guide to help law firms respond to the growing global issue of money laundering.
How PPI claims against estates may impact estate administration professionals
Title Research’s latest blog post explores an issue related to Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims against estates, following a briefing note that was released by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The issue identified impacts those involved in the administration of a deceased person’s estate, including Executors, Administrators and estate administration professionals.
The British Wills and Probate Awards are returning!
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, Today’s Wills and Probate are thrilled to announce that the British Wills and Probate Awards 2019 will take place on 17th October at the prestigious Belfry Hotel and Resort in Birmingham.
Terrafirma makes key appointment with New Technical Director
Ground risk specialist continues commitment to technical excellence and education with appointment of new Technical Director
Join Lawyer Checker’s free webinar on the threat of cyber crime & fraud
Lawyer Checker are hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 15th May at 11.00am where they will cover the key changes to Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and Lexcel accreditations which require firms to plan and control for the imminent threat of cyber crime and fraud.
The National Will Register announces a free will registration month in May 2019
May 2019 sees the launch of the first ever Free Will Registration Month. Providing law firms with the opportunity to register their Will Bank with Certainty the National Will Register completely free of charge, which provides many benefits to a law firm and their clients.
