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Webinar to discuss how firms can manage risk and compliance effectively through a digital first approach
The benefits of adopting a digital first approach to help firms manage their risk and compliance effectively will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers, in the final episode of Osprey Approach’s second series of Build Better Habits webinars.
3 Top requirements for a legal knowledge management system
The right legal knowledge management (KM) systems could help your firm to improve collaboration, reduce time spent searching for information, and provide legal expertise to clients both faster and more effectively.
InfoTrack’s ‘Take me to Australia’ promotion returns for a 6th year
InfoTrack have announced the return of their ‘Take me to Australia’ promotion – the hugely popular prize draw to win a two-week holiday in Australia for two.
Get whisked away by the Great Legal Bake!
It’s not long until the Great Legal Bake is upon us. Lots of budding bakers are already prepping their cake tins and getting ready to celebrate Pro Bono Week (6-10 November).
Litica broadens global reach with new Cologne office in European expansion
Litica, the leading ATE and litigation insurance provider, recently announced at London’s Annual International Litigation Finance Forum its expansion into Europe, with a new office in Cologne (Köln) Germany.
Navigating the 2023 legal job market: Challenges and opportunities
Whilst some practice areas are booming in terms of hiring, overall, it is quieter this year than last. In fact, recent research by Vacanysoft, in conjunction with search, shows that 2023 is shaping up to be the slowest year for top-tier UK law firm recruitment since 2020, with job openings down 35.5% year-on-year.
Briefed’s UK Sanctions Training – Elevate your sanctions compliance expertise
With sanctions regimes worldwide becoming increasingly stringent, it has become paramount for barristers and chambers staff to possess a comprehensive understanding of their obligations and responsibilities concerning UK sanctions, ensuring full compliance in an evolving international landscape.
The return of the Digital Conveyancing Summit – book your Masterclasses now!
Following the incredible success of last year’s inaugural Digital Conveyancing Summit, InfoTrack are proud to announce that it is returning on 22 November 2023.
Career pathways into the legal profession for non-lawyers
Career pathways into the legal professional don’t stop at qualifying to practice law. What about the finance and management side of a law firm? It’s a business, with a heavily regulated specialist accounting and bookkeeping aspect.
Appears to be fright night for estate agents in the UK today
The provisional seasonally adjusted estimate of the number of UK residential transactions in September 2023 is 85,610, 17% lower than September 2022 and 1% lower than August 2023
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Legal director: an alternative to partnership
Firms are increasingly acknowledging the need for alternative senior roles – positions that offer influence and recognition without the obligations of ownership.
It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
