What are the key barriers to firms adopting digital ID?
In March, LawTechUK issued a joint statement with the Regulatory Response Unit (RRU), to address misconceptions around digital identity verification and highlight the benefits for law firms and conveyancers. It’s a positive and welcome move. With spiralling fraud, and money laundering now costing the UK economy £100bn annually, regulated professionals face an ever-growing risk and compliance burden. […]
Free webinar: using Clio to manage legal aid matters and billing
Efficiency and accuracy when managing claims with the Legal Aid Agency in England and Wales has never been more important. With increased paperwork, expansive documentation, and more administrative overhead—the burden is high. Clio’s legal aid solution for law firms can give you hours—even days—back in your month. Join Clio’s Patrick Keeney for a free webinar […]
BLG Summer Conference: live-stream tickets now on sale
LIVE-STREAM THE BLG SUMMER CONFERENCE It is now less than two weeks until the BLG Summer Conference & Soirée, and the venue is virtually at full capacity. With this in mind, Bold Legal Group are offering the option for firms to live stream the conference via Zoom webinar. Obviously, you won’t have the full experience […]
Thirdfort webinar: Corporate Due Diligence in the Age of Sanctions
The current geopolitical landscape continues to present serious challenges for law firms. Particularly those dealing with overseas clients and navigating frequent rule changes around corporate due diligence. Much of the existing conversation around sanctions has focused on individuals and their personal exposure. But firms working with businesses who they suspect may have links to sanctioned […]
Interest rate rises are “inflammatory nonsense”, warns property expert
Property expert Lloyd Davies warns that Bank of England interest rate rises are a nonsense and will increase inflation Property expert Lloyd Davies has slammed the Bank of England’s continued rise in interest rates as “inflammatory nonsense” and says that “trigger happy doom-mongering” could damage the housing market and therefore the UK economy. Lloyd, Chairman […]
New Levelling Up Bill website provides expert analysis and insight
A new online resource that provides the latest in-depth analysis and findings around the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, has been launched by planning and development consultancy Lichfields. The new website will offer quick, easy and free access for local authorities, housing and construction developers, decision makers and observers and other industry stakeholders, to news […]
Renewable power: the answer to our future energy security?
The expansion of UK wind power infrastructure in the UK since the early 1990s, has been somewhat slow. Wind power has long been a source of contention amongst homeowners and communities affected by nearby planned wind farm installations. But now, geopolitical events and the emerging energy resilience crisis have once again refocused attention on the […]
Five incredibly useful Stamp Duty tips for UK solicitors
Stamp Duty is hardly the most glamourous of subjects, but getting it right can be the difference between a thriving practice and a struggling one in the current climate. With PII premiums rising quarter on quarter, “claims farms” filing multiple claims on behalf of clients who think they might have missed out on a juicy […]
Upcoming webinars with Redbrick Solutions
Tuesday 21st June 2022 | 11.00am CLS Property Insight Webinar | An introduction to Forfeiture of Lease (Housing Act) Indemnity Insurance and Rent Charges Indemnity Insurance CLS are pleased to provide an informative CPD webinar providing an overview of forfeiture of lease and rent charges with a discussion around the issues and insurance solutions. The […]
Industry leaders: BASPI “all about using technology as an accelerator”
Industry leaders from the Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) have set out the next steps for the Buyer’s and Seller’s Property Information (BASPI) form, indicating that change is on the way for the conveyancing process. The initiative intends to digitise home buying and selling so that information can be shared electronically between all parties […]
