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Highlights from the 2023 Legal Trends Report
As the legal industry’s most in-depth examination into the state of legal practice, the 2023 Legal Trends Report brings together critical insights on the biggest challenges facing modern law firms.
Why law firms should encourage their employees to participate in physical activities
Law firms are known for their fast-paced, high-stress and demanding work environments. The pressure to meet tight deadlines, handle complicated cases, and manage client expectations can be overwhelming.
Two Investment Zones have outperformed the commercial real estate market in H2 2023
Analysis from property data and insight company Search Acumen shows approved Investment Zones in South Yorkshire and the Liverpool City region are outperforming the wider market in terms of commercial real estate transactions.
How Time Capture plugs profit leakages
To be a successful, profitable business, identifying and plugging profit leakages is of great importance.
Steady rates and some stability can provide a sense of reliability in uncertain times
The Bank’s decision to keep base interest rates steady today comes as no surprise, as they continue supporting the economy through this period of difficulty that is starting to show green shoots of recovery.
New interview series will offer expert insights to help SME law firms achieve long term success
Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the launch of a new interview series featuring a wealth of industry experts who will talk about the mindsets, behaviours, skills, and digital tools needed to run a successful modern law firm.
8 important questions for your After The Event insurance provider
Choosing the right After The Event (ATE) insurance provider is one of the most important decisions a law firm will make. Personal injury and clinical negligence is often life changing for those involved.
Introducing Confirmation of Payee at Cashroom: A revolutionary breakthrough in secure financial transactions
Marking a significant milestone in the legal sector, Cashroom confirms the launch of Confirmation of Payee into their client portal. This development is a first in the legal industry with the revolutionary Confirmation of Payee feature at the forefront of the payment process with Cashroom, who become the first supplier to be able to offer this feature to increase security and efficiency for law firms.
Dye & Durham’s UK practice management solutions are winners of the 2023 ILFM Law Firm Software Users Award
Dye & Durham, one of the world’s largest providers of cloud-based legal practice management software designed to make managing a law firm, organising cases, and collaborating with clients easy, is delighted to congratulate Insight Legal and Quill – both Dye & Durham companies — for their continued recognition by the members of the Institute of Legal Finance and Management (ILFM)
November 2023 data breach roundup
With the year almost at a close, there are no signs to suggest that we will be leaving data breaches behind in 2023.
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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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