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The art of translation and why being bilingual isn’t enough
It is common to believe that in order to translate documents or statements, you simply need someone who is bilingual. However, even though being bilingual or even multilingual is an important part of being a translator, there is a significant amount of additional skill and expertise that is required. In this post, we look at the importance of using a skilled translator for legal translation and the key skills that professional translators possess.
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.
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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Why is Andrew Malkinson still paying for a crime he didn’t commit?
Like many in my profession and beyond, I have been moved by the case of Andrew Malkinson, the man who spent 17 years in prison for an awful crime he did not commit.
What is tech bloat and why is it a problem for law firms?
Too many law firms are adopting shiny new tech without first retiring their legacy systems, causing duplication and unnecessary costs.
The civil courts and the digital divide
Despite the government’s decision to increase Ministry of Justice funding, its budget for 2025-26 is still 14% lower in real terms than in 2007-08.
