Law firm fined £46k for AML control failures – Legal Futures
A Coventry law firm has been fined more than £46,000 for failing to have proper anti-money laundering procedures in place, one of the largest such penalties to date. The post…
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Law firms “need WhatsApp policies” when advising asylum clients – Legal Futures
WhatsApp has become the “preferred communications tool” for law firms handling asylum work, but most lack a “clear, written usage policy”, the SRA has said. The post Law firms “need…
Review body warns on quality of judges as it calls for 6% pay rise – Legal Futures
The Senior Salaries Review Body has expressed its “unease” at a “long-term decline” in quality ratings for new district and circuit judges as it recommended a 6% pay rise across…
Four guilty of coroner kidnap plot based on pseudo-legal ideas – Legal Futures
A group of people who wanted to kidnap and ‘punish’ a coroner, using pseudo-legal concepts that have been rubbished by the courts, have been found guilty of multiple offences. The…
Hold the front page: How newsjacking could help boost your brand – Legal Futures
Bridgerton. It’s what everyone seems to be talking about, or at least it was a few weeks ago when I first had the idea to write this blog. The post…
Litera amplifies governance, risk and compliance offerings with acquisition of Filetrail – Legal Futures
Litera has announced the acquisition of FileTrail, a globally trusted leader in information governance and records management. The post Litera amplifies governance, risk and compliance offerings with acquisition of Filetrail…
Solicitors PII – Market update – Legal Futures
Reports of insurers exiting the solicitors PII market understandably give rise to concern – particularly when they emerge just before the main renewal season. The post Solicitors PII – Market…
Four ways LEAP improves productivity with the use of AI – Legal Futures
With the use of AI in the legal industry becoming increasingly commonplace, LEAP continues to innovate and empower legal professionals with new AI-driven solutions. The post Four ways LEAP improves…
Rhodes and Walker Ltd selects PracticeEvolve for advanced conveyancing solutions – Legal Futures
Rhodes and Walker Ltd, a prominent licensed conveyancing firm with over 30 years of nationwide operations, has announced its partnership with PracticeEvolve The post Rhodes and Walker Ltd selects PracticeEvolve…
No relief from sanctions for solicitor who demanded referral fee – Legal Futures
The High Court has refused relief from sanctions for a solicitor who claimed a profit share of £96,000 from a mortgage broker to whom he had referred a client. The…
SRA ordered to pay costs after “flawed” ban on non-solicitor – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has ordered the SRA to pay costs of £5,000 after bringing a “flawed and misconceived” case against a non-solicitor. The post SRA ordered to pay costs…
High Court grants injunction to judge harassed by brother-in-law – Legal Futures
The High Court has granted a final injunction to stop a district judge being harassed by his brother-in-law over a will. The post High Court grants injunction to judge harassed…
LSB entitled to withhold email addresses of staff – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Board is entitled to withhold the email addresses of its board of directors and staff, the Information Commissioner’s Office has ruled in response to an FoI request.…
Verify 365’s seamless & efficient workflows – Legal Futures
Verify 365 was created to enable law firms to streamline their processes, enhance due diligence measures and ensure compliance within the regulatory guidelines. The post Verify 365’s seamless & efficient…
Finding common ground on how to move the industry forward: The Estate Agent’s perspective – Legal Futures
By Legal Futures Associate Landmark Information Group When we carried out our cross-market research last year, one thing was abundantly clear: times are tough for property professionals. Estate agents are…