Law firm fined £64k for AML breaches lasting six years – Legal Futures
A Kent law firm has been fined nearly £64,000 for basic anti-money laundering control breaches over many years, one of the larger penalties handed out for the failures. The post…
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What the law can learn from fintech’s onboarding revolution – Legal Futures
Client onboarding has always been slow. It’s not just about the paperwork and manual workflows; it’s also about those long AML checks and verifications. The post What the law can…
National Claims – Legal Futures
UK’s Best Claims Management Company – Proven and Awarded At National Claims, we’re proud to be recognised as the UK’s Best Claims Management Company, a title we earned at the…
SRA and others obtain restraint order against law student – Legal Futures
The Solicitors Regulation Authority and five government department have obtained a restraint order against a law student who has brought multiple employment claims against them. The post SRA and others…
Wealth management business sells ABS to local law firm – Legal Futures
A blue-chip wealth management company has transferred the law firm it has owned since 2017 to a well-known East Midlands law firm. The post Wealth management business sells ABS to…
Employment law platform raises £2m to expand use of GenAI – Legal Futures
An employment law platform which has helped 12,000 people bring their own tribunal claims – providing unbundled services – has raised £2m in seed funding. The post Employment law platform…
Leading personal injury law firms “starting to turn a corner” – Legal Futures
As consolidation in the personal injury market increases, there are signs that “most of the leading players in the sector are starting to turn a corner”, a report has found.…
How Pavilion Row has elevated client service and compliance with Osprey Approach – Legal Futures
For almost a decade, Pavilion Row has reaped the benefits of utilising Osprey Approach’s case management system, including helping the firm provide a personalised experience for its clients. The post…
Why firms should embrace digital verification and onboarding – Legal Futures
Manual form filling and data entry is a labour-intensive process, resulting in slow response times, inefficiencies, and delayed transactions, as well as raise the risk of human error. The post…
Where are the challenges for SME law firm leadership changing? – Legal Futures
In a legal landscape shaped by rapid technological change, evolving workforce expectations, and shifting client demands, SME law firms are re-evaluating what leadership really means in 2025. The post Where…
Law Society “pauses” work on material information form – Legal Futures
The Law Society has “paused” work on a material information form for conveyancers, after National Trading Standards withdrew it guidance on the issue last month. The post Law Society “pauses”…
Two-year suspension for partner who sexually harassed colleague – Legal Futures
A partner who told a junior colleague that he wanted to “dominate you sexually” has been suspended for two years – but his identity kept secret. The post Two-year suspension…
Consumer panel urges complaints data publication in shake-up – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has expressed its frustration and “deep concern” over the “persistent failure” of lawyers to effectively deal with complaints from consumers. The post Consumer panel urges…
Clients must understand conveyancers’ climate change role – Legal Futures
Conveyancers must make it “very clear” to clients whether or not they are taking on liability in checking for climate change issues, a director at a leading indemnity insurer has…
ARAG plc reports 18% growth for 2024 – Legal Futures
ARAG plc has reported strong, double-digit growth and a significantly increased profit for the 2024 financial year. The post ARAG plc reports 18% growth for 2024 appeared first on Legal…