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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
First4InjuryClaims delivers swift justice for injured clients as firm celebrates £2 million compensation milestone
A law firm launched to help victims of road traffic accidents in the wake of the whiplash reforms says it is settling cases more than three months faster than the market average.
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Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
When AI adoption goes wrong, costs add up fast
City AM recently reported that London is fighting to claim the title of ‘global capital of legal AI’. However, it’s crucial we remember that adoption alone does not create value.
