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InfoTrack adds improved Source of Funds checks to client onboarding service
Legal technology provider InfoTrack has released a new enhanced digital verification of funds solution encompassing Source of Funds, Proof of Funds, and Source of Wealth to make the whole process easier and faster for law firms and their clients.
Amiqus achieves High Confidence certification for basic, standard and enhanced DBS checks
Amiqus, the UK’s leading compliance and onboarding platform and 5th fastest growing fintech, has achieved high confidence profile certification under the UK Trust Framework, enabling a digital approach for all levels of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record checks.
Two newly qualified solicitors see Hudgell Solicitors’ Civil Liberties team go from strength to strength
Hudgell Solicitors’ growing Civil Liberties team is boosted as two trainee solicitors qualify. Alexandra Eldon and James Camidge have both worked on national, high-profile cases over the last two years, winning praise from both their in-house managers and the wider legal profession.
Legl and Bamboo partner to streamline onboarding and drive Legaltech efficiency
Legl, a leading legal technology provider, are pleased to announce their partnership with Bamboo Law, a forward-thinking platform who are focused on balancing technology with efficiency, freeing up lawyers to focus on the law and their clients.
Join a selection of free webinars from Estate Research Learning Hub
Partake in two of Estate Research Learning Hub’s upcoming webinars this May: Cross-Border Estate Administration and Business Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Pale imitation of the usual spring bounce
The seasonally adjusted estimate of UK residential transactions in March 2023 shows a 1% increase compared to February 2023 – non-seasonally adjusted this figure changes to a 26% increase compared to the previous month.
How implementing a continuous improvement mindset gives modern law firms a competitive edge
For the third episode in Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinar series, we were joined by Sarah Keegan, co-owner at The CS Partnership, Laurence Sutton, practice manager at Brevitts Solicitors, and Rich Dibbins, owner at Staxton Digital.
Document Creation: Does my firm need it?
To gain improved profit margins, productivity is now more important with a greater emphasis being placed on reducing time wastages so lawyers’ time and resources can be spent on client focused billable hours rather than administrative tasks.
Making the most out of mimecast
As the number of emails being sent and received continues to surge, expected to reach 375 billion by 2025, cyber criminals are exploiting this trend to conduct attacks that could potentially affect millions of users daily.
Why people, processes and patience must remain forefront during integration
Kimberley Kirkby, Head of RTA and Partner from Express Solicitors shares lessons learnt from a successful strategic law firm acquisition
Blog
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.
