SRA hands out another big fine for AML non-compliance – Legal Futures
A law firm in Essex is the latest to receive a hefty fine from the Solicitors Regulation Authority for not complying with anti-money laundering rules. The post SRA hands out…
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Provisional decision to impose £6m fine on software provider following 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services – ICO News
We have provisionally decided to fine Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd (Advanced) £6.09m, following an initial finding that the provider failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of…
Government Legal Department increases footprint outside London – Legal Futures
The Government Legal Department has increased the proportion of its staff working outside London to over 12% as part of its ‘National GLD’ programme. The post Government Legal Department increases…
UK riots: Law firms on high alert after being named as potential targets in encrypted chat list – Legal Cheek
Immigration law specialists Law firms across the UK are on high alert after a number of outfits, predominantly practicing in immigration law, have been listed as supposed targets for potential…
‘Do law firms check your socials as part of the application process?’ – Legal Cheek
Curious In the latest instalment of our Career Conundrums series, an aspiring solicitor wants the inside track on law firms’ online due diligence. “Hello Legal Cheek team. I’ve seen this…
LEAP launches AI-powered tool to speed up the identification and creation of legal documents – Legal Futures
LEAP announces the launch of Generator, a cutting-edge enhancement that further builds on the software providers suite of AI-powered tools. The post LEAP launches AI-powered tool to speed up the…
Salaried partner unfairly dismissed, tribunal rules – Legal Futures
A salaried partner in the London office of a leading Canadian law firm has won his case for unfair dismissal after a tribunal rejected its claim that he was made…
Alarm over threats to law firms by anti-immigration protestors – Legal Futures
The legal profession has expressed alarm after law firms and other advisory services were on a list of supposed targets for anti-immigration protests tonight. The post Alarm over threats to…
“Favourable” PII market expected to continue throughout 2024 – Legal Futures
The current “favourable” professional indemnity insurance market is expected to continue throughout the rest of 2024, according to a leading broker. The post “Favourable” PII market expected to continue throughout…
Free early legal advice “saves Treasury £9,100 per case” – Legal Futures
Free early legal advice at an average cost of £3,300 per case saved the government £9,100 in 2023 – or £2.71 for every £1 spent – a new report has…
Spotlight: Managing complex conveyancing cases without the admin – Legal Futures
Managing a large portfolio of properties can be time-consuming, costly, stressful, unruly and at times indifferent to deadlines. The post Spotlight: Managing complex conveyancing cases without the admin appeared first…
Earning and learning – Law Gazette – Features
Solicitor apprenticeships have proved a good news story for the profession – widening access and expanding law’s talent pool. The challenge, Joanna Goodman reports, is to ensure numbers keep increasing.…
White & Case posts 100% autumn trainee retention – Legal Cheek
21 of 21 trainees accepted positions White & Case has retained 100% of it’s autumn qualifying trainees, with all 21 rookies accepting offers. This brings the firm’s London trainee retention…
Hoowla partners with tmconnect integration for instant referrals and portal updates – Legal Futures
Hoowla has partnered with tmgroup to integrate with their tmconnect panel management software for easy referrals between estate agents and solicitors and information sharing with Hoowla. The post Hoowla partners…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend Courts may have to sit overnight in riot plan with echoes of 2011 ‘Nick them quick’ approach to…