Court support service launches in Exeter

Court support service launches in Exeter By District Judge John Collins   A new Exeter based support service for litigants was launched by a national charity on 19 April 2016. The Personal Support Unit (PSU) is a charity with trained volunteers providing help to people who do not have legal representation, assisting in civil and family court cases. It operates in courts across England and Wales including its new base at Exeter Combined Court, in Southernhay Gardens. The life-changing issues PSU helps with include contact with children, divorce, eviction and money claims.   The work of the PSU is free and independent and in the last year it has helped t...

Getting Ready for the GDPR by SPONSOR - Alchemy

Getting Ready for the GDPR by SPONSOR - Alchemy UK businesses have less than 18 months to develop and update their processes, policies and systems in order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which the UK government has confirmed will be implemented. The GDPR applies not only if the data processor or the data subject is based in the EU but also to organisations based outside the EU that process the personal data of residents of any EU country.    Firms should start now to get geared up for implementing the GDPR.   Conduct an Audit   A good place to start is with a formal GDPR impact assessment. An audit will enable your firm t...

Digital Transformation - how to get it right by SPONSOR Barclays

Digital Transformation - how to get it right by SPONSOR Barclays Digital Transformation - how to get it right To utilise successfully digital transformation, businesses must reshape without losing sight of their core offering. Often, it is about thinking creatively and adding innovative services, say our two expert commentators. The benefits of digital transformation transcend the banking and legal sectors, according to Ben Hession, Strategic Transformation Manager at Barclays. “There has been massive cultural change in acceptance of new technology – not just in the UK, but globally,” he explains. “Digital transformation follows this new technology...

Ethics Column: Brexit, Compliance and Risk Management

Ethics Column: Brexit, Compliance and Risk Management Tracey Calvert Oakalls Consultancy Limited tcalvert@oakallsconsultancy.co.uk www.oakallsconsultancy.co.uk   Just when we thought we had enough to contemplate with the SRA consultation on regulatory change, along comes Brexit and the legal profession is speculating about what changes will be triggered by the vote out decision. In the short-term I imagine life will continue as normal, but sooner or later, we will not be part of the European Union and that will have a number of consequences.   What does the SRA say? At the moment, it’s a ‘keep calm and carry on’ message. In a brief news release...

Minimising environmental risk by SPONSOR Wessex Searches

Minimising environmental risk by SPONSOR Wessex Searches At Wessex Searches we know it’s the story behind your client’s property transaction that really matters. Families making room for a new arrival. Businesses in need of space to grow. Or sometimes, sadly, when circumstances change and assets need to be sold quickly. We understand that for your clients their stories are what conveyancing is all about and they often want things done quickly. Our service is all about helping you to make your client’s property transactions easier.   One of the ways we do this is through sharing practical tips and ideas at our CPD training sessions, and for allthree s...

What's on @DASLS

What's on @DASLS By Tony Steiner, DASLS Executive Director There have been comings and goings at Aston Court. As many will already know our Executive Assistant Hetty Rizman left DASLS at the beginning of April to pursue a career in accountancy. We wish her every success. Fortunately with support from ETS (Education + Training Skills), Exeter we had already recruited our apprentice Zoey Ravensdale who has done a great job of getting up to speed with the admin for our training courses. We have also recruited a second apprentice, Ella Baker, who will, by the time this newsletter has been published, have joined our team. This additional resource will allow more t...