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The importance of secure onboarding within your case management software
The importance of security when it comes to managing sensitive client data, as a law firm, cannot be understated. With the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks and data breaches, ensuring the security of your law firm’s information is more crucial than ever.
The London Legal Walk is less than a month away!
It’s getting closer and closer to this year’s London Legal Walk. The great news is that there are 800 teams registered, with a whooping 8000 walkers! London Legal Support Trust are on course for their biggest year yet and the excitement is building.
CILEx Regulation welcomes new professional board member Patricia White
CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) is pleased to announce that Patricia White has joined the CILEx Regulation Board as a professional member. With over 20 years’ experience in the legal sector, Patricia has been a Chartered Legal Executive since 2008.
Education, Health and Care Plan Costs: EHCP Judicial Review Case Study
ARC Costs have recently assisted on a number of costs cases in relation to Education, Health and Care Plan (ECHP) Judicial Review cases.
Groundsure to offer conveyancers climate risk training in conjunction with Legal Eye
Groundsure is entering into a training partnership to deliver certification content with compliance services and risk management provider Legal Eye.
No minimum threshold for data breach claims
The European Court of Justice ruled earlier this month that there was no minimum threshold for non-material harm in data breach claims – a decision welcomed by experts at Keller Postman UK.
LEAP introduces LawConnect Client Portal
LEAP has recently announced the launch of an updated client portal, free for any law firm using its Legal Practice Productivity Solution.
Free legal tech event in Birmingham: Join Clio for an evening of discussion and networking
Want to learn more about navigating digital disruption in the legal industry from expert speakers—and get the opportunity to network with other legal professionals? One upcoming event will deliver just that.
SRA Diversity Survey 2023
As part of the SRA’s approach to equality, diversity and inclusion all firms, regardless of size, are required to report and publish diversity data regarding the make-up of their workforce every two years. The SRA provide a template question set that all employees should have the opportunity to answer.
Chris Shingler wins Peter Dye Memorial Shield 2023
At our AGM and CPD event on 21st April, we awarded a trio of accolades to employees for outstanding performance in the workplace. Employee service award given to Chris Shingler with certificates of excellence presented to Ray Eljarrat and Su Caukill.
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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.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
