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June 2022 data breach roundup
The month of June saw several data breach incidents across a range of sectors, from the food industry to a German energy provider.
Minerva – making life easier for law firms through powerful integrations
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.
Paralegals set to become more O Shaped!
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.
Cybercrime is thriving – Here’s how your firm can stay safe in 2022
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.
Tickets now on sale for LawCare’s inaugural conference
Legal mental health charity LawCare is hosting its first conference this year to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Interview with Amy Roberts, Director, Trafalgar Fiduciary Services Ltd
By Legal Futures Associate Quill Our tips for new law firm start ups continue with this ‘Starting a law firm: Lessons to survive your first year’ webinar follow up with guest speaker, entrepreneur and mum-of-three, Amy Roberts at Trafalgar Fiduciary Services. Discover… Read More
Introducing the summer 2022 edition of Entitlement from Title Research
The summer 2022 edition of Entitlement, Title Research’s news digest for legal professionals, is now available to download for free.
Cohabitation’s growth and how the issue can impact on inheritance tax
Is there any such thing as a typical household these days? A whole host of living arrangements have become common across the UK, from married couples buying homes to friends sharing flats. Some adult children go on to live with their parents for a number of years as well. However, another thoroughly modern way of living is cohabitation.
Freeman Johnson select PracticeEvolve to bring consistency to their business
Freeman Johnson has chosen PracticeEvolve as their Practice Management Software provider in order to achieve operational efficiencies within the firm.
Burnout within the legal sector: How can you avoid it?
It is important that law firms do what they can to minimise the risk of employee burnout. In this blog, we explore how you can use technology to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, ensuring a mentally healthy workforce.
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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”.
