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Employment law: Hot topics in 2022 you need to know about
The UK government ran a consultation from September to December 2021 on making flexible working the “default position”. The government set out several proposals including…
State of the Market: First4Lawyers launches its annual survey to identify the big issues and the challenges ahead
After a brief hiatus last year, we’re back with our sixth annual survey of lawyers working in the personal injury and clinical negligence sector.
Double bubble at British Conveyancing Awards 2022 for legal tech team at Minerva
A brilliant event and glittering evening that saw the industry come together after what has been a very uncertain and pressured two years for all. To be announced as the winner of the Legal Supplier of the Year is truly an honour and testament to our commitment to the conveyancing industry.
Law firm mergers: Offloading a department before a merger
As the legal market continues to change, solicitors’ mergers and acquisitions are becoming more and more common. Consolidation within the legal market over the past few years has meant that larger firms are taking a greater share of the legal market, providing them with more power to compete.
Nicholas joins Tower Street Finance in a brand new role
We’re still expanding the business for growth and have a new role – head of broker – which Nicholas Partington has just been appointed to. He comes from a background in financial services So it was a very natural move for him when he left education to move into this area of work.
Miller launches online Private Clients platform
Miller, the leading independent specialist (re)insurance broker, is pleased to announce the launch of its online Private Clients platform, providing digital solutions for clients in the high-net-worth space.
LEAP produces best practice technology strategy guide for crime legal aid firms
LEAP, the largest independent provider of software to law firms worldwide, has written a white paper on implementing a technology strategy for building a sustainable crime legal aid practice. This follows the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) review, published in December 2021, considering the future and long-term sustainability of the criminal legal aid system. The white paper is written in anticipation of the government publishing its response by the end of March 2022.
InfoTrack launches new branded, safe harbour-compliant digital onboarding app
InfoTrack have announced the launch of a new fully branded, Safe Harbour-compliant digital onboarding app for law firms. From Thursday 17 March, InfoTrack will offer every law firm access to their own completely branded, state-of-the-art digital onboarding tools, available both via an app and web.
Jan Boothroyd accepts lifetime achievement award
Jan Boothroyd, former Chief Executive of Land Data has today been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Land Data Local Land Charge Awards for Excellence 2022.
You can’t be too careful when advising clients about funding
There are a substantial number of commercial lawyers able to offer their clients funding options including ATE insurance, but still many who do not. So what does a lawyer have to do to remain compliant when having these discussions?
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Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
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.
