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International law firm Herbert Smith Freehills selects iManage Cloud for document and email management
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge WorkTM, today announced that leading international law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills, has selected the iManage Cloud as its platform of choice for document and email management.
Intestacy in Scotland: Understanding Scottish succession rules
The rules of intestacy in Scotland are led by the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964; the act details how a Deceased’s estate should be divided when a Will hasn’t been prepared.
Data protection and information governance apprenticeship launch event
The apprenticeship is available to employers across England, with the materials and content development also supported by Act Now Training, a leading international consultancy working in data protection and information governance. The first cohort of Damar apprentices on this exciting and innovative new programme, that was approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education earlier this year, will start in October.
Why having a single platform for all your client onboarding checks makes perfect sense
When considering deploying a single platform for all their client onboarding requirements and checks, many legal firms, including those with high volume transactions, are actively switching to a more advanced, seamlessly integrated platform, rather than having to piece together several components from individual platform providers for every client or matter
Are you ready for the digitisation of Land Registry AP1 applications?
From November 2022, HM Land Registry have announced there are changes on the way. Any new? Register applications made will need to be made digitally.
Cost of living crisis making access to cash more urgent
Unless you have been out of the country for some time, you’re probably aware of the growing issue around the cost of living. The increased cost of living is creating real hardship for many and, sadly, the forecast is that tougher times are ahead.
CTS acquires Tiger Eye and declares vision to become the ‘Digital Transformation Partner for Law’
CTS is pleased to announce the acquisition of leading iManage Partner, Tiger Eye. This exciting development furthers CTS’ vision of becoming the digital transformation partner for law firms, expanding its product portfolio to offer integrated application and platform support within a high-quality service model aimed at delivering a new level of fee earner productivity.
Success stories from BackupVault
We provide automatic, user-friendly online backup and are committed to delivering exceptional service. But you don’t have to just take our word for it – here are some reviews and pieces of feedback from our clients:
Amiqus is the Swiss Army knife for AML compliance
You might have heard of Amiqus as a digital compliance tool helping you to conduct necessary AML checks and keep track of all the information for audit purposes.
O’Connors launches national Law Firm Leaders Survey – have your say
As lawyers and advisers to law firms across the UK and beyond, Legal Futures Associate O’Connors would like your views on some of the big issues impacting the legal sector.
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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?
