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E-witnessing: The rules
The Electronic Communications Act 2000 made it legally possible to use electronic signatures to authenticate contracts and other documents and agreements.
Six ways that SME law firms can attract and retain talent
The panel shared their thoughts and recommendations on how law firms can implement an effective workplace culture that empowers employees, retains talent, and improves overall performance for the long term.
The property law paradox: caseloads still hitting historic highs despite slowing transaction volumes
The average property law firm handled 84 cases during Q1 2023, an increase of 9% on the previous quarter and the second highest average caseload per quarter since records began in 2011,
Clio’s new online payments solution set to help UK law firms overcome payment challenges
A new study found that UK law firms waste a staggering 50 days a year chasing late payments, which has a negative impact on their bottom lines and takes a toll on morale.
How midwifery care falls below the standard required and the duties they need to uphold
There are several instances whereby a midwife can be negligent, including but not limited to, misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as pre-eclampsia, incorrect administration of medications such as Syntocinon and failure to recognise signs of foetal distress. These can all lead to serious, potentially life-threatening and life changing situations.
The College of Legal Practice partners with Indian EdTech Educayden®
Educayden®, a pioneering new EdTech provider based in India, is bringing courses for the UK’s new solicitors qualification pathway, the SQE, to the Indian market through an exclusive partnership with The College of Legal Practice.
Quick ways to put empathy at the heart of customer experience
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month it’s the ideal time to reflect on how important empathy is in business and crucially, in delivering an excellent customer experience.
National Accident Helpline search for 2023’s Future Legal Mind begins
National Accident Helpline’s annual law competition Future Legal Mind has re-opened for 2023. One of the UK’s leading essay competitions invites law students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level to submit answers for a chance to win a cash prize and be crowned the 2023 Future Legal mind.
Embracing a ‘one firm’ approach to collaboration with BigHand Resource Management
Market trends of recent years have been a catalyst for cultural change within law firms. Within the legal industry, there’s been a renewed focus on employee wellbeing, and improving the picture around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Using RFID technology to keep track of original documents
In the last blog we introduced the idea of using RFID technology instead for this unavoidable chore. This is how it works.
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The hidden risks in client account reconciliations
The client account reconciliation process will be second nature to most people in legal finance – and so is also a potential area for a problem to be undetected until it becomes serious.
Mentoring the next generation of litigation leaders
As a female lawyer, from the North, with a state school education, I understand the value of sharing perspectives, experiences and contacts.
The cost of systemic failure and childbirth injuries
Recent reports show that the NHS has paid almost £3.5bn in medical claims around childbirth injuries over the past six years.
