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In-house lawyers aren’t communicating their true value to their wider organisations, new survey finds
In-house legal departments are adding greater value to their organisations by increasing their operational capacity through their adoption of legal technology. But the majority aren’t communicating this increase in value to their wider businesses with data and analytics.
Tiger Eye launch three new Tiger Eye tools for iManage, including workspace automation solution
Leading iManage Partner Tiger Eye has announced the expansion of the Tiger Eye Tools for iManage collection, with the launch of three new solutions for iManage. All three of the newly-added trio of tools are designed to support firms to optimize and build upon the iManage document and email management system, streamlining workflows to improve efficiency.
A property sale raises Inheritance Tax questions
My client Mabel was looking for advice on Will Planning and preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney, and approached a local solicitor who I regularly work with. The solicitor was able to establish that Mabel would benefit greatly from advice in regards to her Inheritance Tax (IHT) liability.
Legal firms fail to articulate their products and services online
Just over half of law firms (52%) are failing to articulate their offering online and almost two thirds of legal websites (58%) don’t rate highly for customer friendliness, according to new research from Moneypenny.
Marketing can lead the proverbial horse to water – but how on earth do you make it drink?
Data around conveyancing performance is now emerging in a format that clients can understand and compare which is great news. The Conveyancing Map offers firms the chance to give clients an objective insight into their market presence and their operational efficiency.
Join the let’s talk RNRB webinar from Estate Research Learning Hub
In the second of the four-part LET’S Talk series, this free Q&A webinar from Estate Research presented by Prof. Lesley King and John Bunker, will offer answers to common, challenging and contentious RNRB questions.
How can conveyancers boost profitability in the face of an economic downturn?
With inflation at a 40-year high, the UK legal sector has found itself facing an unfamiliar challenge. So, what steps can you take to protect your conveyancing business?
Counsel Culture Podcast – Enter the Matrix
Joshua Bates of associate firm O’Connors recently joined Meganne Tilly of Byfield Reputational Counsel to discuss a range of issues including law firms cancelling their PII covers, anti-money laundering compliance and cyber security challenges they are facing.
Gaining greater efficiency from MLC
Civitas Law has used MLC for a number of years. Recently they made a full upgrade from a hosted system to Azure Office 365, incorporating Mobile MLC and Case Collaboration (OneDrive).
Automate your law firm’s efficiency with legal workflow management technology
As law firms enter another year of challenging economic circumstances, many are evaluating their strategies to remain profitable
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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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