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Advanced have launched a six-part blog series which breaks down the various features of NetDocuments. In these blogs we detail the various solution options available with NetDocuments, the way the system meets the needs of legal professionals, and why Advanced are seen as the best implementation partner for your firm.

Existing Health and Safety rules are due to be amended on 6 April when the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will come into force.

Leading independent software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce that its integration with Coadjute, the blockchain network for the UK property market, which aims to halve the time it takes to move home, has gone live.

Christina Grzasko is joined by Jarvis Joslyn of LEAP UK to talk about the technological do’s and don’ts to consider when working to optimise your law firm’s productivity.

A recent poll of legal practitioners and compliance officers has found that 44% do not feel their firm would be prepared if the SRA were to carry out a thematic review within 24 hours.

Brevitts Solicitors is a small, successful family-run business based in Birmingham. Established in 1963, the firm specialises in private client work and has built up a loyal client base both locally and nationally. Having identified the need to embrace technology to achieve its goals – improving compliance, increasing productivity, and driving profitability – Brevitts is realising the benefits of Osprey Approach’s all-in-one practice and case management solution (PCMS).

This year there are 19 categories comprising of 14 awards for individuals to enter and five categories for businesses to enter including Best Law Firm – Paralegal Development; Best Legal Profession Supplier, Best Willwriting Organisation, Best Probate Research Organisation and National Paralegal Business of the Year. 

Multi-service law firm, Parity Legal, first opened their doors in July 2019 with a team of three that has rapidly increased to eighteen talented individuals, with a view to increase further. The heightened pressure that was faced during the pandemic did not slow down their growing business, aided by the valued support from Redbrick Solutions.

Finding and retaining staff has never been tougher for SMEs and the legal profession is not immune to the ‘Great Resignation’ threat of staff leaving to create their own businesses. A recent survey by Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance found that 50% of workers within SMEs have ambitions to start their own business.

Doing an admin or office-based job can often be challenging when trying to stay focused, for people with ADHD this is a struggle that is faced daily. I know from personal experience that I flourish in active jobs that can always keep my mind busy, but when it comes to sitting down at a desk all day and having to concentrate for long periods of time, this can fill me with feelings of dread and anxiety.