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ARAG conquer Snowdon
ARAG UK strengthened its commitment to raising money for vital charitable foundations in the past month as its ATE Sales team reached the summit of Mount Snowdon in North Wales.
How a digital forensic trail can help reduce fraud when completing high value transactions
With the increased sophistication in fraudulent practices and especially with high value transactions, it is even more important to not only be sure you know who is party to that transaction but to also have a digital forensic trail to support and verify this.
Redbrick Solutions partner with The Search Bureau
Redbrick Solutions have unveiled a new partnership with leading conveyancing search provider The Search Bureau. The collaboration will see the two businesses integrate their systems, allowing law firms to order searches directly from within the case management solution, saving time and improving security.
The legal community unites for access to justice at the London Legal Walk 2023
The 19th annual London Legal Walk took place on 13 June, with over 16,000 walkers taking to the streets, which makes it the most well-attended Walk in its history.
Landmark’s use of RiskHorizon and the future of ESG: A 90 Seconds Interview with Tom Venables
Discover the future of ESG with this insightful 90 seconds interview featuring Tom Venables, ESG Lead Consultant at Landmark Information. In this video, Tom shares how Landmark is using RiskHorizon to help investors manage potential ESG concerns more efficiently.
New survey shows the receptionist remains essential for business
Despite advances in office technology and hybrid working, the role of the traditional receptionist is still alive and well, according to a new survey by global communications leader, Moneypenny.
Free legal tech webinar: How to be a Tech Changemaker at your Law Firm
Are you thinking of implementing a new technology or updating a well worn process at your law firm? Irrespective of the driving force behind this change, the prospect of doing something new can be scary for you but also your team. Creating a strong plan for change is essential to succeed.
Enabling social mobility through graduate recruitment
Dip into The College of Legal Practice’s panel session recording, from their virtual event held on Tuesday 13 June 2023, looking at the practical ways legal services organisations can improve social mobility through graduate recruitment.
The benefits of digital ID for AML compliance
Economic crime costs the UK around £88 billion each year, with the UK in second place for global money laundering (beaten only by the US). In addition, the legal sector continues to be assessed as “high risk” for money laundering exposure – especially when it comes to conveyancing, trust, and company services.
Tackling complex conveyancing matters and why they stall
In Landmark’s Q1 2023 Commercial Property Trends Report, the data indicated that large planning application volumes were consistently above our benchmark Q1 2019 levels.
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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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