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11 ways to improve workplace culture
Here, Hannah Williams Skinner, Working Life Manager at Moneypenny, shares 11 tried and tested ways to make workplace culture powerful, positive, inspiring and something to be proud of.
Experienced specialist Kerry Gillespie promoted to Associate Solicitor role as Hudgells Solicitors’ Serious Injury team continues to grow
Experienced serious injury solicitor Kerry Gillespie has been recognised for establishing her position as an ‘integral figure’ at Hudgell Solicitors by being promoted to the role of Associate Solicitor.
Bannister Preston – ‘we have been amazed at how fast we have got used to doing everything through Minerva’
Manchester based solicitors, Bannister Preston LLP have been pleasantly surprised by their quick adoption of legal onboarding software Minerva.
Working successfully in a hybrid legal practice
Some things were irrevocably changed by the global pandemic. Among them, working from home was widely enabled and adopted, and looks to be here to stay.
ARAG extends commercial ATE cover on TheJudge Accelerate platform
ARAG has teamed up with leading after the event insurance broker TheJudge to provide ATE insurance for commercial contract disputes through the ATE pioneer’s Accelerate platform.
Disbursement funding update – five options, one real solution to the cost of costs?
We’re all looking at ways to save money; law firms should be too. Interest rates are climbing and will continue to do so for some time yet. Therefore, it could well be timely to now consider what disbursement funding options are available for your clients to utilise.
October 2022 Data Breach Roundup
The October European Cyber Security Awareness month, saw a high number of data breach incidents across the UK and internationally, with various sectors being impacted, including two critical government sectors, MI5 and the Home Office.
Using technology to optimise communication in Private Client law practice
Ahead of his seminar on Private Client services at LegalEx later this month, Craig Matthews, Director of Lifetime Planning at LEAP Legal Software, explores how firms can utilise technology to instill effective communication methods within Private Client law practice.
Expect to see further declines coming down the tracks…
Remaining largely unchanged, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price increased by 0.1% between August and September 2022
Law firm profitability: Surviving economic uncertainty
Law firm profitability is necessary for effective business growth and development. Many businesses within the legal services industry are currently facing financial difficulties due to recent law reforms, the pandemic, and the current cost of living crisis. We even have a recession to look forward to which is being forecast to last up to two years. However, such difficult times can also provide opportunities for businesses to evolve and thrive, and it is now more important than ever to take control of your law firm’s financial health to ensure continued profitability and to stimulate growth. ARC Costs have provided advice on key areas you can focus on to help improve your law firm and increase profits for your firm.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
