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The smooth transition to remote working, fuelled by the 2020 global pandemic, has resulted in hybrid working becoming a popular working model within the legal industry.

Damar Training has teamed up with Act Now Training, a leading information governance consultancy, as the preferred supplier of training materials for the new Data Protection and Information Governance Practitioner apprenticeship.

What happens if you divorce your husband, and he dies three weeks later. Are you entitled to anything? This is Money featured this very question earlier this month. The husband had been a teacher and had claimed a pension for the past ten years.

Forward-looking firm, Nichols Marcy Dawson LLP, specialise in an array of legal services and aim to establish long-term client relationships with their professional, yet relaxed and personal approach. The firm first opened their doors over 50 years ago and have built an excellent reputation that they strive to uphold. To support the firm in offering a professional and dedicated conveyancing service to their clients, Nichols Marcy Dawson LLP (NMD Law) appointed Redbrick Solutions.

LEAP, the largest independent provider of software to law firms worldwide, has recently appointed Gareth Walker as CEO of LEAP in the UK and Ireland. Previously Chief Operating Officer of LEAP for five years, Gareth has extensive experience of the LEAP business and the industry.

SearchFlow, a Landmark Information Group business, has announced the launch of two AI-driven solutions to streamline legal teams’ admin and improve efficiencies.

The month of June saw several data breach incidents across a range of sectors, from the food industry to a German energy provider.

Making life easier for law firms is Minerva’s goal. The team at LFS have years of experience in the Legal Sector and recognise the value in working alongside the best complimentary partners. Developing key relationships with leading tech providers has been at the core of the development of the Minerva solution.

Damar Training and O Shaped are launching the first paralegal apprenticeship programme to integrate O Shaped content. From August, all new paralegal apprentices with Damar will benefit from content that supports their development of the O Shaped mindset and attributes at a level appropriate for their roles. It follows the success in 2021/2 of a pilot programme across five law firms.

Law firms are a prime target of cybercriminals due to the vast amount of sensitive information that they hold. So, how can your firm protect itself from the ever-increasing number of cyberthreats? We compiled five of our top recommendations to keep your firm secure.