associate news
National Paralegal Awards 2022 present an Outstanding Achievement Award to Master Victoria McCloud at the Gala Final Ceremony
The very best of the paralegal profession was celebrated at the annual National Paralegal Awards hosted by the Professional Paralegal Register on Thursday 22 September 2022.
iTrain Legal to adopt and promote VirtualSignature-ID for its clients
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’.
Blog
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
The Decent Homes Standard scandal
It is well established that the UK has the highest proportion of inadequate housing in all of Europe. But what if the heart of the problem is even worse than we think?
