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InfoTrack crowned Legal Supplier of the Year at British Conveyancing Awards
InfoTrack has been awarded Legal Supplier of the Year for the second year running at the British Conveyancing Awards, a prestigious ceremony celebrating the work of property professionals in England and Wales
Embracing change: celebrating National Conveyancing Week
The UK has a notoriously long lead time for property purchases, but adopting new technologies can help cut that time down and position the conveyancing sector as a key partner to the government in improving the property transaction process.
Positive culture and wellbeing: a priority for law firms
The legal profession has a reputation for its rigorous nature, long hours, high-pressure environments, and intense competition. A potentially dangerous combination for mental ill-health and burn-out
TM Group drives digital conveyancing innovation with acquisition of Lawtech Software Group
TM Group, a market-leading property data and technology provider, has announced a significant strategic move to further enhance its position in the digital conveyancing technology space through the acquisition of Lawtech Software Group.
Case management systems and AML compliance in conveyancing
In 2024, both the SRA and CLC will intensify their scrutiny of AML compliance. Firms that persist in inadequate compliance management practices are poised to face even stricter sanctions, according to the Conveyancing Association in an article released on the 2 February 2024.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders series helps SME firms implement value-based pricing
In this latest conversation with Osprey’s head of marketing Amy Bruce, Shaun – owner of Big Yellow Penguin and author of Ditch The Billable Hour! – shares his insights and expertise to help firms better communicate the value of their lawyers. He also reveals his top tips on how to win more new business and implement value-based pricing (VBP) to increase profitability across the firm.
Lawyers support Spinal Injuries Association bowel care campaign
Medical negligence law firm Hudgell Solicitors is supporting calls for a parliamentary inquiry to be held into the ‘inadequate and dangerous’ state of bowel care for patients with spinal cord injuries in healthcare settings.
Does the billable hour defeat purpose?
In almost every single episode to date of the Your Law Firm Success podcast the billable hour is mentioned, and never in a good way.
Addressing health and wellbeing at the Bar
Back in 2023, Briefed took significant strides in understanding the unique challenges faced by the legal industry, particularly those within the Bar.
Agility gives smaller firms the edge to digitise conveyancing process faster
The Digital Conveyancing Maturity Report 2024 is the latest instalment of the ongoing initiative launched by InfoTrack in 2022 and shares the updated progress of digital adoption among conveyancers in England and Wales.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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