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My ‘aha’ moment with tech: I need a PDF workspace, not just a PDF reader
Within a few hours of starting my free trial, Casedo became an integral part of my workflows, helping me map out how documents intersect, create links between files and annotate with bookmarks, comments, and a pleasant range of highlighter colors.
O’Connors makes four promotions as it builds for the future
Liverpool and London-based business lawyers and advisers, O’Connors Legal Services Limited (which trades as O’Connors), has promoted four members of its legal team as it continues to build for the future.
The five steps law firms need to take to be AP1 ready
From November 2022, all register applications to HM Land registry will need to be made digitally, marking a step change in the current process.
Instilling a culture of productivity in your legal practice
Covid has had a major impact on legal services. It has seen increased digitalisation across the profession and instilled the need for law firms to be more productive. In just two years there has been twenty years’ worth of modernisation.
Casedo is delighted to announce the forthcoming release of its latest software update, Casedo v1.9
It’s been six months since the most recent update, which included more colour and better page control for those using Casedo for both Document Analysis and E-Bundling. The new version of Casedo will include a more granular export option and additional workflow features.
A quick guide to using interpreters for solicitors
If you are a solicitor requiring assistance of an interpreter, we understand you may have some questions. If you and your clients do not speak the same language, you will need an interpreter to communicate between each other as swiftly and accurately as possible. However, there are different ways of interpreting. In this article, we provide a guide to working with interpreters, including types of interpreting and our top tips for working with interpreters.
Rise in contentious probate work in London area
In an article on News on the Block, Bishop & Sewell LLP says the growth in property prices may have made it more attractive for claimants to contest probate as there is so much more money at stake.
Solicitor referral arrangements: How to maintain independence and compliance
Our recent webinar looked at a number of important topics related to the involvement of law firms and solicitors in referral arrangements with external third parties. In this article we cover the rules under which law firms have to operate, common issues found in referral arrangements and agreements, and how firms can avoid problems going forward.
Applying for a Statutory Will: When should I instruct a genealogist?
When a Statutory Will is written on the behalf of an individual who has lost capacity, there are many things to be considered. Title Research’s new blog discusses when these Wills should be made, the application and execution process, and a Statutory Will case study.
Access Legal launches digital workspace for law firms looking to overcome fragmented frustrations
Access Legal, part of The Access Group, is helping UK law firms navigate an increasingly competitive market and growing economic pressures with the launch of Access Workspace for Legal.
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The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
Is it time to change how law firms view compliance?
Although COFAs often hold senior positions and play an essential role in a firm’s financial and regulatory integrity, the perception of the compliance function itself is still evolving.
From templates to culture change: Lessons from the SRA on source of funds
The SRA’s new thematic review into source of funds and wealth reveals both progress and persistent blind spots, with source-of-funds checks too often thought of as a procedural hurdle.
