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Why VirtualSignature-ID is helping conveyancers upgrade to the new QES standards
Many conveyancers are already familiar with using standard electronic signatures (SES) as a way of capturing eSignatures digitally to make life easier for both clients and colleagues working remotely. However, with HMLR encouraging the use of digital technology to help reduce risk and speed up the conveyancing process, they are having to re-evaluate the providers and platforms they use.
Housing policy must prioritise bytes alongside bricks
“It’s bizarre to think the job of Housing Secretary has become such a fleeting, high-turnover role when most people spend a big chunk of their youth stretching for the funds to get onto the property ladder and then three decades or more paying their mortgage.
Speakers confirmed for Osprey Approach’s webinar designed to help SMEs run a successful modern firm
The benefits of having a digital operational strategy and how law firms can gain more value from legal tech are just two areas that will be discussed by a panel of expert guest speakers, in the first episode of the Build Better Habits webinar series, hosted by legal software provider Osprey Approach.
Data suggests conveyancers missing out on biggest digital opportunities
An early read of the data from the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Index points to the highest levels of digitisation among post-completion tasks, while pre-completion and client onboarding are significantly trailing in terms of their digital maturity.
UK’s leading practitioner in environmental law releases climate change advice for conveyancers
Environmental analytics business Groundsure has announced the latest legal climate risk advice it has received from Stephen Tromans QC, the leading practitioner in environmental law in the UK.
In conversation with Rachael Gent: Start-up tips one year later
We caught up with Rachael to find out her story from studying in law school, to working for a large conveyancing firm, to moving to a smaller entity, to setting up Gent Law, to juggling a busy career with parenthood. Here’s her story…
CTS selected by leading Scottish firm, Thorntons, to support them on their digital transformation journey
CTS, the legal sector’s provider of cloud and IT services specifically shaped for law, are delighted to announce that they have been chosen by one of Scotland’s largest full-service law firms, Thorntons , to provide their Managed Hybrid Cloud platform.
The College’s reflections on the first set of SQE2 results
Last week, our SQE2 students received their SQE2 results, with many closer to their goal of becoming a solicitor. We are very proud of our first SQE2 cohort, thank you for putting your trust in us and you all worked extremely hard for these exams. Congratulations to those that passed, it is so well deserved.
The history of law firm automation
Due to the complex nature of delivering legal services and the plight of ‘information overload’ the sector is renowned for enduring, it is no surprise that lawyers have been looking for ways to automate law firms for many decades.
Leading law firm enhances financial reporting with BigHand Business Intelligence
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP (Brownstein) is set to introduce BigHand Business Intelligence to help improve visibility of key financial metrics across the 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.
