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Far from ‘fixed’ – changes to Fixed Recoverable Costs continue
While most clinical negligence cases still remain outside the Fixed Recoverable Cost (FRC) regime following the broad expansion that was introduced at the start of this month, it doesn’t look like they will escape much longer.
How Clio helped Tenet Law become a 7-figure law firm
Currently, 41% of all crime in the UK is fraud. As Arun Chauhan, founder of Tenet Compliance & Litigation (also known as Tenet Law) explains, fraud generates complex responses from victims, “emotions are heightened because you’ve been wronged.”
Covid loan repayment forcing law firms into administration
Many businesses took out government-backed loans, such as the Bounce Back Loans Scheme (BBLs) and the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan scheme, to help them through the Covid-19 crisis.
BigHand wins Workflow Management Platform of the Year at the 2023 LegalTech Breakthrough Awards
BigHand is delighted to have won the Workflow Management Platform of the Year at the 4th annual LegalTech Breakthrough Awards this week.
Positive business lessons from 2023
2023 has been a year of challenges. Rising interest rates and the cost-of-living crisis continue to impact every sector, including legal. Coupled with a global talent shortage and the climate emergency driving widespread and rapid environmental improvements in organisations of all sizes – it’s been a testing year.
Burges Salmon transforms legal document production with BigHand
BigHand has shared its latest case study with UK law firm Burges Salmon. The firm turned to BigHand Document Creation to overhaul its legal document and template workflows.
Newly qualified solicitor boosts Hudgell Solicitors’ medical negligence team
A newly qualified solicitor has boosted Hudgell Solicitors’ clinical negligence team and is also following in her family’s legal footsteps.
How is technology shaping the next generation of conveyancers?
The demand for digital services and the convenience they can offer has embedded itself into our daily lives, with everything now easily accessible online. Consumers naturally expect the process of moving house to be the same. The next generation of conveyancers must continue to drive digital transformation in the legal sector.
Litigation funding – the basics
Litigation funding is a financial arrangement where a third-party funder provides capital to cover the costs of litigation in exchange for a share of the damages recovered.
SOS Legal shares insight on how customisable software is revolutionising enterprise law firms
SOS Legal is thrilled to announce the release of its latest whitepaper that delves into the unique challenges faced by large enterprise law firms and the transformative potential of customisable software solutions.
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A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
Strong AML controls are meaningless with incomplete data
One expectation as the FCA takes control of anti-money laundering oversight is a move towards more supervision rather than simply writing new rules.
Navigating the legal AI productivity-profitability paradox
Firms are achieving efficiencies through AI, especially in the practice of law. Yet many are struggling to see that reflected in their financial outcomes
