Old Meets New As Biggest Estate Planning Shake Up For A Generation Begins In Earnest!
In a collaborative partnership, County Douglas Law has announced the availability of its 54,000 clients to Fortis Law; which has been acquired over the past 30 years. The £1 million deal, will allow the strategic expansion of the Fortis Group on a national scale. Fortis Law Chief Executive Officer, Richard Wells said: “It is my […]
Perth Man Commits Financial Abuse On Vulnerable Pensioner
An elderly Perth man has been charged with forming a fraudulent scheme after attempting to steal £51,000 from the estate of a 93-year-old local pensioner. 74-year-old, James Heggie, who appeared before the Sheriff Court in private, made no plea and his case has continued due to making further inquiries and was freed on bail in […]
HMCTS Secures £16M Deal With Tech Company
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has finalised a deal with a Manchester-based IT company which will overhaul, modernise and improve the courts and tribunal service centres. The North-West Company, 4net Technologies has won the tender contract amounting to £16.3 million with HMCTS. The innovative tech company, which is a supplier to the Crown Commercial […]
Law Firms Failing To Protect Their Cyber Infrastructure
Law firms are failing in their efforts to tackle the rising risk of cyber crime. Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic cyber security measures. The research has been undertaken […]