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Managing risk: how to avoid breaches of the SRA Account Rules
Despite being an integral part of every legal practice, breaches of the SRA Accounts Rules are the single biggest reason why law firms are intervened by the SRA.
Lack of visibility creating stand-off between law firms and staff over hybrid working, study finds
BigHand, today revealed the results of its latest market report, focusing on the conflict between law firms and legal staff over hybrid working.
Multi-award winning firm Tinsdills Solicitors adopts Minerva
Staffordshire and Cheshire law firm Tinsdills, are the latest firm to adopt the power of Minerva’s end-to-end client onboarding solution.
Streamlining PEPs and sanctions checks globally
For accountancy firms, dealing with Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and sanctions checks could be familiar territory. However, the workings of these checks, particularly when they involve overseas citizens, can be particularly challenging.
Defamation and privacy: A cautionary tale
The perception that many people have about defamation and privacy law reminded me of a comment made by the comedian Stewart Lee when describing David Cameron and Ed Miliband going head-to-head in the 2015 general election.
Osprey Approach launches second webinar series
The Build Better Habits series will look at the fundamental mindsets and habits that modern SME law firms need for long term success
Virtual Signature ID Validate Ltd secures EIS funding round from Endeavour Ventures Limited
Virtual Signature ID Validate Limited (VirtualSignature-ID) is pleased to announce that it has received a substantial investment from Endeavour Ventures Limited.
BigHand’s latest research gives insight into just how deep the staff attrition crisis is for law firms
BigHand has released a series of reports highlighting industry trends and how law firms around the world are responding to new challenges posed by changing market dynamics.
ILFM & ILSPA partnership – Raising standards in the legal industry
The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) has announced a partnership with the Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs (ILSPA) as part of the organisation’s continued aim to elevate standards in the legal profession and raise awareness of the invaluable work law firm support staff do in the profession.
8 tips for managing legal cashiering during peak holiday periods
To help you manage this busy period, we’ve compiled eight essential tips to ensure your legal cashiering runs smoothly during peak holiday periods.
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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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