Legal Eye Congratulate ESTAS Award Winners
Legal Eye are pleased to have attended last week’s inaugural ESTAS Awards Ceremony, recognising success across the conveyancing industry.
Just one in 300 overseas cash purchases trigger a red flag
According to a recent report, only one in every 300 property purchases by an overseas cash buyer triggers a ‘red flag’ with the National Crime Agency (NCA). This needs to be addressed according to anti-money laundering specialists, Fortytwo Data. In the year to March 2016, 26,400 homes were sold to overseas cash buyers in Britain, […]
‘Law Firm Growth and Compliance’ roadshows proving a success
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to announce that feedback from the first of their Law Firm Growth and Compliance CPD seminars has been excellent.
Your firm is AT RISK if you don’t have reasonable prevention procedures in place
Last week was another really busy week for the Legal Eye, Risk & Compliance Specialists, as they assisted many firms with their Implementation and Communication Plans to ensure that they were ahead of the curve in getting in place their reasonable prevention procedures to ensure compliance with the Criminal Finances Act 2017.
Are you ready for the Criminal Finances Act 2017?
It’s just two days until the Criminal Finance Act 2017 (CFA) comes into effect, do you know what it means for your firm?
Legal regulators agree draft anti-money laundering guidance
The AML Legal Supervisors have agreed draft Legal Sector Anti-Money Laundering Guidance taking account of the changes introduced by Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/692/made) which came into force on 26 June 2017.
Conveyancer referred to Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal over missing million
A conveyancing solicitor has been referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after more than £1.2 million went missing from a client account.
In need of interim compliance support?
Law firms, like other companies, will sometimes experience short-term resourcing issues. This may be because of a key member of staff leaving, through maternity or paternity leave, sickness or perhaps just due to volume of work. It often comes as a surprise to firms when I explain that Legal Eye can plug the gap. We […]
GDPR – Is your firm ready?
Recent research has indicated that the majority of businesses have not fully prepared for the implementation of the GDPR.
Law Firm Growth and Compliance Seminars – Spotlight on Conscious Solutions
In this series, we take a closer look at the speakers for the upcoming Law firm Growth and Compliance seminars and how they can help you. First up, Rich Dibbins from Conscious Solutions.
New Risk Outlook: Are you up to date?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have today (25/07/17) released their new Risk Outlook for 2017/18.
SRA Accounts Rules shift towards professional judgement
The possible impact of the SRA’s proposed Account Rules changes has been subject to scrutiny.
Conveyancing regulator calls for feedback on sanction guidance
A sanctions ladder has been proposed by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) in order to ensure that members who face disciplinary action are treated consistently.
Sanctions Guidance
The CLC, the regulator of specialist conveyancing and probate lawyers has today published proposed guidelines for sanctions to be used by its Adjudication Panel when making decisions in disciplinary cases.
Redbrick Solutions announce series of ‘Law firm Growth and Compliance’ roadshows
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to announce a stellar line-up for their upcoming Law Firm Growth and Compliance seminars.
Outsourcing Compliance – Can You Afford Not To?
Solicitors notoriously work long hours and rarely have enough time to get through all the requirements of the ever-increasing demands of clients.
Mandatory price publication backed by SRA
The SRA has confirmed its support for the publication of prices for firms in certain areas of law including conveyancing.
Implementing 4MLD: Main points
The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4MLD) was created with an aim to strengthen the AML regime across the EU and is set to come into force today.
SRA highlights publication of Treasury money laundering regulations
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is working on new guidance for law firms, which it aims to publish shortly, following the announcement of new money laundering regulations today (Friday 23 June) by the Treasury.
Don’t bet on HIPs being hip again
Magazine and newspaper sub-editors probably thought they’d never need to dust off their ‘HIP’-related headline puns ever again, given the demise of the packs back in May 2010, following the formation of the then Conservative/Lib Dem Coalition Government.
