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Pre completion now the fastest growing area of digital conveyancing adoption
The latest instalment of the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Index reports use of digital adoption in pre completion has grown by 7% since 2022, rising to an average score of 37%.
Law firm tells MPs a Public Inquiry into birth injuries is crucial following ‘surge’ in cases
A law firm acting for mothers, children and families who have suffered as a result of birth injuries has told a parliamentary inquiry it is witnessing a “surge” in cases.
LOCS:23 – ICO approve new ‘premier’ GDPR standard for legal sector
The new LOCS:23 scheme will clearly set out the standard of GDPR compliance for those who are working in and supplying the legal profession.
InfoTrack takes KWW paralegal to Australia!
Alison Charles from Surrey firm KWW has scooped the big prize in InfoTrack’s Annual “Take Me To Australia” promotion.
What is LEDES billing? A guide for lawyers
If you’ve ever been involved in a law firm’s electronic billing process or explored this topic online, you might be wondering: What is LEDES billing?
Conveyancers vote for top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales
The top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales, as voted for by conveyancers and solicitors, have been revealed by Land Data, the official searches expert, in its Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence shortlist.
Customers think conveyancing is slow, what can we do about it?
Avoiding the glib response – ‘automate your business’ – there’s very practical guidance that can help legal firms to improve the speed of their workflows, and the pace of the property chain. Small steps, which are easier to implement.
Unveiling the UK’s plan for tackling AML
Money laundering remains a substantial threat to the UK economy, with an estimated annual cost of £100 billion.
Seven ways that SME law firms can manage risk effectively
Never before has it been more important for SME law firms to prioritise compliance and ensure the ‘basics’ are in place to mitigate risk, fines, and reputational damage.
Learn, share, and connect with fellow Chief Legal Officers from around the world at a unique, timely conference
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is inviting the highest ranking legal officer of an organisation to join their peers from around the world at the ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit.
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Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
When AI adoption goes wrong, costs add up fast
City AM recently reported that London is fighting to claim the title of ‘global capital of legal AI’. However, it’s crucial we remember that adoption alone does not create value.
