Institute of Paralegals: free webinar and networking event
Join the Institute of Paralegals (IOP) next month for a virtual event on 28th July 2022 and hear from a guest speaker on a great topic, ask questions and to connect with others. Their free monthly events officially run for an hour on Zoom, between 1pm – 2pm however you will be able to join […]
Free webinar: probate genealogy and the impact of historical events
Title Research’s Technical Manager, Simon Barber, will be your host for their next webinar on Wednesday 17th August at 12pm. In this session, Simon will illustrate how historical events, such as World War II, have impacted probate genealogy today. More specifically, he’ll cover: A selection of case studies How complex family relationships can be resolved […]
FCA’s Consumer Duty to lead “major shift” in financial services
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its plans to bring in a new Consumer Duty, which will “fundamentally improve” how firms serve consumers. It will set higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across financial services and require firms to put their customers’ needs first. The Duty is made up of an overarching principle […]
Government introduces compulsory mediation in bid to reduce court cases
Legal disputes are to be resolved through free mediation under new plans set out by the government. This could benefit individuals and businesses, whilst also cut down the amount of civil court cases. Ministers have published a blueprint for major reforms to the civil justice system which seeks to save people the cost, time and […]