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Access to Justice on the agenda as the law sector unites for a 10km walk
The London Legal Walk is set to take place for the 19th year running on June 13, 2023. Already the biggest event in the legal calendar, this year’s Walk promises to be bigger and better than ever!
Is your law firm compliant with the new right to work and staff vetting requirements?
All law firms have a legal obligation to check the status of prospective employees, in order to ensure they have the right to work in the UK. Failing to meet the requirements that prove the right to work i.e. not completing the proper checks and retaining the records…
Privacy concerns over employees inputting sensitive data into ChatGPT
By Legal Futures Associate Hayes Connor Solicitors In light of recent ChatGPT concerns in the news, Richard Forrest expresses major apprehensions that a considerable proportion of the population lacks a proper understanding of how generative AI, such as ChatGPT, operates. This… Read More
Arun, Gateshead & Hillingdon voted best LLC teams for Customer Satisfaction in England and Wales by conveyancers
Conveyancers and solicitors in England and Wales have voted with their feet and named Arun District Council, Gateshead Metropolitan District Council, and the London Borough of Hillingdon as the top Local Land Charges teams for customer satisfaction, 2023.
Over 19,000 commercial properties no longer fit for occupation after energy performance regulations tighten
Data from property insight innovators, Search Acumen, has that found over 19,000 commercial properties may now be unfit for occupation following implementation of tighter energy performance regulations on 1 April.
Where to find efficiencies without cutting service
Remaining efficient in your operations is an essential principle in order to maintain profitability as well as meet client expectations.
HM Land Registry celebrates high performing LLC teams
Isle of Wight wins Best Performing Migrated Local Authority at 2023 Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence – the first award of its kind. Mid Suffolk Council is highly commended.
BigHand has announced the release of the latest version of Matter Pricing
Matter Pricing is now available in the cloud and on-premise. With cloud, firms can support remote work and reduce software upkeep costs. Users can access the tool anytime, anywhere, and get frequent access to the latest features and updates.
Demystifying success in law for neurodiverse lawyers
By Legal Futures Associate The College of Legal Practice Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to diversity in the human brain which can affect a person’s social understanding, attention, learning, and many other mental functions. The term neurodiversity has gained increasing attention in recent years,… Read More
Solicitors Risk Management podcast series
In the first of our solicitor focused risk management podcast series, Joe Bryant from Beale & Co Solicitors and Andrew Rose, Claims Executive from Miller talk us through what a conflict of interest is, when a firm can and can’t continue to act for a client, and best practice.
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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.
