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Working successfully in a hybrid legal practice
Some things were irrevocably changed by the global pandemic. Among them, working from home was widely enabled and adopted, and looks to be here to stay.
ARAG extends commercial ATE cover on TheJudge Accelerate platform
ARAG has teamed up with leading after the event insurance broker TheJudge to provide ATE insurance for commercial contract disputes through the ATE pioneer’s Accelerate platform.
Disbursement funding update – five options, one real solution to the cost of costs?
We’re all looking at ways to save money; law firms should be too. Interest rates are climbing and will continue to do so for some time yet. Therefore, it could well be timely to now consider what disbursement funding options are available for your clients to utilise.
October 2022 Data Breach Roundup
The October European Cyber Security Awareness month, saw a high number of data breach incidents across the UK and internationally, with various sectors being impacted, including two critical government sectors, MI5 and the Home Office.
Using technology to optimise communication in Private Client law practice
Ahead of his seminar on Private Client services at LegalEx later this month, Craig Matthews, Director of Lifetime Planning at LEAP Legal Software, explores how firms can utilise technology to instill effective communication methods within Private Client law practice.
Expect to see further declines coming down the tracks…
Remaining largely unchanged, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the average UK house price increased by 0.1% between August and September 2022
Law firm profitability: Surviving economic uncertainty
Law firm profitability is necessary for effective business growth and development. Many businesses within the legal services industry are currently facing financial difficulties due to recent law reforms, the pandemic, and the current cost of living crisis. We even have a recession to look forward to which is being forecast to last up to two years. However, such difficult times can also provide opportunities for businesses to evolve and thrive, and it is now more important than ever to take control of your law firm’s financial health to ensure continued profitability and to stimulate growth. ARC Costs have provided advice on key areas you can focus on to help improve your law firm and increase profits for your firm.
Inheritance Tax freezes this winter until 2028 and hits more people with an IHT bill
Following the recent Autumn Statement announcement that the Inheritance Tax threshold will be frozen until 2028, we look at whether this is positive or negative for the average person.
BHP law selects Access Legal as holistic provider to support digital transformation
With an ambition to achieve its long-term growth and strategic objectives by improving the client experience and internal operations, one of the largest law firms in the North East has chosen legal technology specialist…
Bennett Oakley Solicitors exceed customer expectations with Redbrick Solutions conveyancing case management
Bennett Oakley Solicitors first opened their doors in 1957 and continue to take pride in their dedicated service to both private clients and commercial law matters.
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Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?
For years, the legal profession has talked of moving away from the billable hour to value-based pricing without quite managing it.
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.
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