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iTrain Legal to adopt and promote VirtualSignature-ID for its clients

28 September 2022

Specialist training provider iTrain Legal and VirtualSignature-ID have confirmed a partnership which will see iTrain Legal using the SmartSign eSignature application when engaging with their clients.


Landmark publication launch and industry briefing: Climate change risks for the property industry

27 September 2022

Landmark Information Group is hosting an event on Climate Change on t 19 October to mark the launch of our forthcoming publication, Climate Change Reports: The New Frontier of Real Estate Due Diligence.


BigHand report finds over half of law firms have inconsistent hybrid working policies for lawyers and support staff

27 September 2022

Findings from BigHand’s latest industry report has revealed the extent to which support staff structures are evolving in law firms.


Law firm financial difficulties: How Recovery First can help firms avoid SRA intervention

27 September 2022

In a recent article by Neil Rose at Legal Futures, it was highlighted that there has been a recent rise in law firms in England and Wales reporting financial problems to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).


Global report reveals why calls to law firms demand more attention than ever

26 September 2022

Law firms are being urged to prioritise the caller experience, as new research reveals the UK public is spending more time on calls to businesses than three years ago.


The Great Wealth Escape: one in three high-value homebuyers venture beyond London

26 September 2022

23% of the 1,000 most expensive homes to change hands in England and Wales last year were located outside Greater London, up from 13% in 2018. Data for 2022 so far indicates 34% of high-value homes are situated outside the capital.


Having the freedom to work anywhere, anytime

26 September 2022

Considering the recent changes in how we work more on-the-go, having a mobile software solution that offers barristers the flexibility and freedom to work efficiently wherever they are located is more important than ever.


Search Acumen comments on Stamp Duty reforms

23 September 2022

Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on today’s Stamp Duty reforms announced in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Growth Plan Statement.


Silver decoration for Quill’s software in ILFM’s 2022 awards

23 September 2022

Law firm professionals have spoken out about their legal accounts software, earning Manchester-headquartered cashiering experts Quill the esteemed accolade of ‘ILFM Law Firm Software Users Silver Award 2022’.


The State of the Solicitors’ Professional Indemnity Insurance Market in 2022

22 September 2022

For many firms, solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance (PII) is a ‘set it and forget it’-type of activity. They understand they need coverage, but they’re far from thrilled about the process of scouring providers to find the best deal.

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The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs

The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.


Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda

Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.


Law firms need to go beyond document checks

At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.


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