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Groundsure demonstrates its ESG commitment as a Certified B Corporation
Groundsure, the UK’s climate and environmental data authority for land and property, has successfully completed certification to become a B Corp.
VirtualSignature-ID is category winner at this year’s Computing Cloud Excellence Awards
Leading digital eSignature and ID verification platform VirtualSignature.com has been presented with the award for “Most Innovative Cloud Product or Service” at this year’s prestigious Computing Cloud Excellence Awards in London.
‘The office of the future’ – how might the office look in 2028
It’s no secret that law firms tend to push back against change, preferring the more traditional, tried-and-true method with the stability it brings. Over the course of Law 2.0, most firms, at 70%, were against implementing new technologies into their practices, but as we progress further into the digital age with the advent of Law 3.0, it is becoming more essential than ever to embrace the new way of working.
Incremental progress is key to obtaining enhanced business outcomes
Implementing change can be one of the biggest challenges for firms. These challenges are compounded even further when firms set the ambitious goal of 100% success; anything less than this is seen as a failure. Is this goal the right expectation, or does it hinder the overall success of a project?
Digital Conveyancing Summit returns in 2023, bigger and better
InfoTrack has announced the return of The Digital Conveyancing Summit in 2023. This year’s event will consist of a one-day hybrid event as well as a series of educational online masterclasses.
Non-compliance with energy efficiency standards could cost commercial property sector over £1 billion in annual rental income
Since new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) took effect in April 2023, there has been a 7% fall in non-compliant commercial rental properties in England and Wales (with EPC ratings below E).
The College of Legal Practice backs young talent through Birmingham Law Society’s Diversity Scheme
Two talented young people are on the road to forging a successful career in law, thanks to a scheme launched to improve diversity in the legal sector.
Law Firm Finance Lock-Up and Credit Control – Are your invoices under control?
The ILFM membership has thousands of legal finance professionals in its community and lock-up is often a hot topic of conversation.
Spencer Elliott Property Lawyers enhance efficiency and risk management with Redbrick Solutions
After meeting with Redbrick Solutions representatives, Spencer Elliott appointed Redbrick’s conveyancing case management system to enable the firm to increase efficiency, whilst progressing and growing the firm.
June & July 2023 data breach roundup
June and July were another couple of busy months in the world of data breaches, with organisations from all corners failing to secure the data of their customers, clients, and employees.
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The ‘blank sheet’ challenge – what would you do differently?
The law is all about precedent and what came before. But imagine you had a blank sheet of paper and could start from scratch. What would you do differently? What would stay the same?
Why is Andrew Malkinson still paying for a crime he didn’t commit?
Like many in my profession and beyond, I have been moved by the case of Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in prison for an awful crime he did not commit.
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
