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Minerva and Index to offer the best in Client Onboarding and Searches in 2022
Law Firm Services (LFS), with Minerva, Intelligent Client Onboarding, have continued to bounce into 2022 with a bang and are thrilled to announce that Index Property Information is now a strategic partner.
Sunak’s Spring Statement must support small businesses
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement on 23 March 2022, Purbeck Personal Guarantee Insurance is urging Rishi Sunak to consider key measures to support small businesses following news that company insolvencies doubled in February.
Ensuring your firm is compliant is more important than ever – and here’s how to do it
Earlier this month, the ICO handed down a fine of almost £100,000 to a top criminal law firm whose IT compliance was found wanting and it suffered a ransomware attack.
Redbrick Solutions announce latest release of award winning conveyancing case management
Redbrick Solutions have announced the release of the latest version of their award-winning case management solution. The launch of the 24th version of Redbrick Practice Management includes a number of enhancements, functionality and new integration to benefit clients and assist them in offering quality legal services.
The reality of the value of ATE insurance for high-net-worth clients
I often hear commercial dispute resolution practitioners, unlike their personal injury and clinical negligence colleagues, say “Our clients are not interested in ATE Insurance or disbursement funding because they can afford to pay disbursements and bear the opponents costs if the case is unsuccessful”. I have a few things to say about this view.
McCloy Legal reaches VAT landmarks with Quill’s ‘superior’ accounting software
Conveyancing and probate law firm, McCloy Legal, uses specialist practice management software to control cases and documents, and integrates with Quill for legal accounts. Having successfully completed her financial year end and quarter end VAT periods with Quill and its previous accounting system in tandem, Annette Goody now utilises Quill as her go-to legal accounts tool.
The impact of UK sanctions on Russia for law firms
The UK government and governments around the world have imposed additional and far-reaching sanctions with the aim to persuade Russia to withdraw their position threatening the stability and sovereignty of Ukraine.
The art of virtual presenting
One big casualty of the pandemic is face-to-face meetings, conferences, exhibitions and other events in the legal sector. While some ‘real’ forums have picked up again, others remain ‘virtual’.
Perfect Portal wins Innovation of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards
By Legal Futures Associate Perfect Portal Perfect Portal was announced as the winner of Innovation of the Year at the British Conveyancing Awards 2022. The company was praised for its cutting-edge digital TA6 Part 1 form, VOF, VOI, and e-signature allowing… Read More
The College of Legal Practice launch an official O Shaped Lawyer course
The College of Legal Practice has partnered with the O Shaped Lawyer to offer a unique, practical and highly flexible course focusing on the O Shaped principles.
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AI and law firm risk – the view of professional indemnity insurers
In considering law firm applications for cover, many insurers will expect to see evidence of how firms are adapting to AI and preparing for the future.
Automation in personal injury claims: The evolving legal risks
As automation tools become more sophisticated, they are increasingly used for more complex tasks, such as interpreting evidence and informing case strategy, particular in the PI sector.
A new era of legal operations
What we are seeing in the UK legal market is extraordinary change that will greatly influence how firms operate and compete for years to come.
