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LEAP appoints Gareth Walker as UK CEO
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 launches new AI-driven search solutions to drive efficiencies in conveyancing
SearchFlow, a Landmark Information Group business, has announced the launch of two AI-driven solutions to streamline legal teams’ admin and improve efficiencies.
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.
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Don’t be fooled by the civil court statistics
The latest civil justice figures look deceptively upbeat, with faster claims. But these numbers mask a deeper truth: people are still waiting more than a year for justice.
SEO is changing: Are you measuring the right things?
AI means firms may see falling organic traffic and wonder if SEO is still working. The more interesting question is whether traffic is still the right measure of success.
Forms are evolving – and more interesting than you might think
I have spent much of my working life thinking about something most people would probably prefer not to think about at all: legal forms.
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