SRA updates supervision guidance following Mazur ruling
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published updated guidance on on supervision arrangements following the Mazur case. In the wake of the Court of Appeal ruling, which held that unqualified staff could continue to undertake litigation work under the supervision of regulated lawyers, the SRA has expanded its supervision guidance to ensure firms understand and […]
Fraud is ‘national security threat’, as romance scams reach record levels
Fraud operates “on an industrial scale” and is a threat to national security, according to the latest Annual Fraud Report from UK Finance. The report reveals romance scams have risen to record levels, up by 23% in the last 12 months and with losses reaching £39.2 million. Romance scams fall under the banner of ‘malicious […]
Future leader, ‘best place to work’ and ESR goals: All the latest firm news
MSB Solicitors’ associate solicitor Michael Boland has been named Future Leader at the British LGBT Awards. The awards are held to recognise the individuals, organisations and businesses that have made a significant contribution to advancing equality, inclusion and support for LGBTQ+ communities across the UK. Boland (pictuted, centre) was presented with the award in recognition […]
How can law firms select the right technology? Part 3: The role of vendors and the importance of an implementation plan
To help firms select technology that meets ongoing needs, Today’s Conveyancer invited four experts to share their top tips on identifying and implementing the right combination of software. Our first two part focused on fragmented decision making, overlapping technology solutions, the “right people” to lead on technology projects and the questions they should be asking […]