Trusting Technology
Consumer expectations and demand are driving the need to speed up the conveyancing process through digitalisation. As a result, many forward-thinking legal firms are looking to expedite processes by removing ‘print and post’ from their workflow as far as possible. The introduction of new technologies have great potential but need to be proven and trusted […]
Seminar For Lawyers On New SRA Code Of Conduct
Legal Eye is set to host a seminar for lawyers to find out more about the upcoming changes to the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct. The seminar will be held at the offices of JLT Specialty in London on Thursday 13th June, where firms will have the opportunity to discuss more in-depth about this […]
Concerns Over Aspiring Solicitors Being Exploited While Completing SQE
The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD), who represent students through to solicitors with five years Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), have expressed concern for up and coming solicitors being at risk of exploitation if they are not paid the minimum wage while they are undertaking the work experience section of the new SQE. Following their worries, The […]
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. In setting out the agency’s long term strategy for tackling flooding and […]
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. If it is not already, protecting your firm from the risk […]
The 14-Point Leasehold Pledge And The Freeholder Perspective
In March, 40 house builders and developers signed up to a voluntary 14-point pledge designed to end the practice of unfair and onerous leaseholds. Many of the most influential home builders have committed themselves to the pledge that also includes the Home Building Federation. Throughout the past decade, a multitude of leaseholders have vented their […]
Commercial Conveyancing And Cyber Security: Beyond The Basics
For business leaders in the conveyancing sector, ‘Friday Afternoon Fraud’, whereby cyber criminals intercept emails between a conveyancer and client to steal funds intended for a property purchase, is now a widely understood and recognised risk to law firms and their clients. Indeed, authorities and regulators have made great strides in providing detailed guidance on […]
Firm Appoints First Female Senior Partner in 256 year history
A Midlands’ law firm, Sydney Mitchell, which was founded over 250 years ago, has appointed its first female senior partner. Karen Moores, who has been a partner at the city centre firm since 1998, has taken over the reins from Div Singh who stepped down from his role after 11 years at the helm. Following […]