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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.
Six ways to make clients feel loved this Valentine’s Day
With love in the air, it’s timely to put client relationships in the spotlight and consider whether they really feel special and valued. Are they getting the client care they deserve? And will they keep using your firm?
Tiger Eye share new guide: Making the most of iManage in 2024
Tiger Eye, a leading full-service iManage Partner, has released a new guide for the legal sector, featuring actionable insights for iManage users to help them to ‘make the most of iManage’.
Ignite Specialty Risk launches in the US with Litigation Capital Protection Insurance
Ignite Specialty Risk has announced the US launch of its Litigation Capital Protection Insurance the appointment of litigation finance expert and former litigator, Nicole Silver.
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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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