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LexisNexis acquires CaseLex, a leading provider of merger control intelligence
Over the last week, LexisNexis have closed a deal to acquire Caselex, one of the world’s leading providers of merger control intelligence.
Exceeding client expectations with proactive client portals
Briefing Frontiers 2022 showed that for over half (56%) of UK law firms surveyed said that selecting the right client-facing technology/interfaces were a main concern, perhaps due to shift to hybrid working or the fact that client expectations continue to grow higher.
Data Insights Report: Planning Applications
In our newly released Data Insights Report: Planning Applications, we revisited the wealth of environmental, land and property data that we gather, manage and supply to the property industry on a daily basis, and analysed relevant datasets to provide a summary of planning trends between 2012 and 2021.
Leading software company Bundledocs launch new PDF editing product
Bundledocs, the leading cloud-based document bundling software provider, has today announced the launch of its new PDF editing product, Bundledocs Editor. The custom-built in-browser editor was developed in response to the demand from customers for an easy-to-use, cost-effective PDF editing solution.
InfoTrack reveal CQS, Compliance, and PI specialists added to Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda
InfoTrack has revealed the latest additions to the Digital Conveyancing Summit agenda, with a focus on compliance and risk management. Opening the day with discussions around some of the most talked about topics in the industry, two sessions explore key issues firms are navigating with the adoption of new digital solutions.
Learning the language of digital marketing
Do you know your CTR from your PPC and how it impacts SEO? When it comes to digital marketing, one of the biggest hurdles is getting to grips with the jargon. These days it goes far beyond having a half-decent website and a LinkedIn page.
House prices stall after record breaking period of growth as we enter a new era of economic uncertainty
Latest ONS HPI figures have been published this morning and show: On a seasonally adjusted basis, average house prices in the UK increased by 0.5% between May and June 2022, following an increase of 0.8% in the previous month, and UK average house prices increased by 7.8% over the year to June 2022, down from 12.8% in May 2022.
The creation of a legal sector that is more diverse, inclusive, healthy and successful – it’s time to have your say
For many years, Damar and our partner-employers have championed the huge impact that good apprenticeships make to lives, careers and to organisations. We have been closely involved in the creation and delivery of apprenticeships in the legal sector and are proud that many talented, ambitious apprentices from diverse backgrounds and of all ages have now completed legal apprenticeships, with growing numbers now becoming qualified lawyers.
Shieldpay appoints Chris Andrews as Head of Sales
Shieldpay, the market leader in secure digital payments, has announced the appointment of Chris Andrews as Head of Sales.
A connected data-rich environment for legal
Many legal firms have been collecting data from across the business for years – but there’s now a clear appetite to bring it together in one place, join the dots and make sense of it easily.
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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”.
