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How can law firms mitigate risk when considering the furlough scheme
Monday, 8 June 2020On 20th March 2020 the UK Chancellor announced the introduction of the Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) to assist businesses during the pandemic.
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Communicating during lockdown
Tuesday, 2 June 2020The current travel restrictions in the UK have led to more businesses having to work remotely, and so are utilising existing, or introducing new, technology to ensure that they can continue to operate. What has been apparent during the change in working patterns is the requirement for software that allows internal and external meetings to operate virtually.
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Business Continuity and Coronavirus: How prepared are you?
Thursday, 26 March 2020Business continuity is a priority risk facing organisations following the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) globally, with cases likely to increase.
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ICO Guidance Review: Fines and lessons learned
Tuesday, 25 February 2020On 25 May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced in the UK amid widespread concerns over the significant fining powers that would now be available to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
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The pursuit for greater transparency continues
Monday, 16 December 2019On 6 December 2018 the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) introduced new Transparency Rules. These rules were introduced following the Competition and Markets Authority Legal Services Market Study published on 15 December 2016.
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Six ways law firms can prevent employee fraud
Wednesday, 4 December 2019The evolution of digital technologies and data is creating exciting opportunities for businesses, but it also makes the threat of fraud more complex. Many organisations, including law firms hold sensitive and confidential data and hackers and fraudsters are likely to try and steal this data and firms may find themselves as victims of fraud. It’s important that law firms ensure they have robust systems and stringent controls to ensure the integrity of their businesses and their client’s data.
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How law firms can help their clients to avoid conveyancing fraud
Wednesday, 20 November 2019House buying is an expensive business and conveyancing solicitors hold large sums of money that need to be moved on swiftly which can make them and their clients a target for fraudsters. Headlines and statistics have clearly shown that this is a profitable area for criminals over recent years.
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