What is the point of CQS??

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Facebook Linkedin Instagram What is the point of CQS?? Results of a recent Legal Futures investigation have raised concerns about the efficacy of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation for law firms, particularly in relation to anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. The article highlights the high percentage of firms that have been fined for AML breaches […]

The actions law firms can take to protect against cyber-attacks

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Facebook Linkedin Instagram The dynamic actions law firms can take to protect against cyber-attacks In recent months, cyber attacks have surged across the UK and Europe, affecting a range of public and private sector organisations, including legal service providers. The recent attack on the Legal Aid Agency has been a stark reminder of the vulnerability […]

Spotlight on fraud and cybercrime…it’s not just AML

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Facebook Linkedin Instagram Spotlight on fraud and cybercrime…it’s not just AML We are often told by COLPs that the risk of fraud and cybercrime keeps them awake at night, for some even more so than AML risks. It’s hard to keep up with the fast-developing range of fraud and cyberattacks, even more so with the […]

Cyber criminals: It’s not just your money they’re after

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Facebook Linkedin Instagram Cyber-criminals:It’s not just your money they’re after! It is not just your money that criminals want. To them, information is gold.  Legal practices that handle confidential and commercially sensitive information are prime targets for cybercriminals. Law firms are particularly attractive targets for ransomware actors, phishing attacks, and business email compromises due to […]