Month: February 2023

This post was originally published on this siteRegulation is on the rise and the sanctions landscape is constantly evolving, which can make avoiding complicity in international money laundering or criminal financing feel like a full time job. The post The low-down on effective AML Compliance appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThis article covers modern conveyancing and how to utilize technology to assist in doing it in a simpler and easier way. The article also looks at some of the stats that have evolved in the digital economy and explores how law firms can embrace technology to create a […]

This post was originally published on this siteA self-employed consultant has been struck off after asking a client to pay a £750 bill to him directly and keep it secret from the law firm he was attached to. The post Warning for fee-share consultants in solicitor’s strike-off appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteMPs have today launched an inquiry into how the whiplash reforms are working, including the impact on the number of claims and whether they ensure access to justice. The post MPs launch inquiry into impact of whiplash reforms appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe High Court has rejected the appeal of a former client of a leading City law firm against a decision that he has to pay its outstanding fees of £417,000. The post High Court rejects client’s bid to escape £417k payment to City firm appeared first on Legal […]

This post was originally published on this siteThe Legal Services Board should put a priority on access to justice and the needs of people on low incomes rather than professional ethics in its next research programme,. The post Legal Services Board “needs to focus more on access to justice” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteMore than six out of 10 lawyers (62%) have experienced burn-out as a result of their work in the last year, a survey has found. The post Six out of 10 lawyers “have experienced burn-out” appeared first on Legal Futures.