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One onboarding platform, not five
As law firms grow, they often find themselves building a tech stack from a patchwork of different platforms and solutions from dozens of vendors.
Temple Legal Protection unveils new corporate identity and website to reflect next stage of growth
Temple Legal Protection has launched a new corporate identity and website, bringing a clearer and more consistent approach to how it presents its services to clients and partners.
iManage launches playbook analysis to deliver faster, consistent contract reviews at scale
New Ask iManage feature automatically applies your corporate legal team’s playbooks to every contract review – all within the secure iManage environment
AI will hallucinate: The question is whether you let it speak for you in court
The High Court of England and Wales said as much in 2025: generative AI tools are “not capable of conducting reliable legal research” and can “make confident assertions that are simply untrue”.
SRA tightens its grip: AML enforcement intensifies further in 2026
As the UK legal sector navigates an increasingly scrutinised regulatory landscape, 2026 marks a decisive escalation in the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s anti-money laundering enforcement agenda.
Webinar to explore how SME law firms can turn data into strategic advantage
Osprey Approach will host a webinar later this month, bringing together industry experts to explore how law firms can make better use of their data to improve performance, insight, and decision-making.
Navigating the minefield of legal technology investment
The adoption of new technologies has transformed legal practice, and this trend is only accelerating with the uptake of Generative AI tools.
What experienced serious injury lawyers are really looking for from a modern practice
Richard Harwood, Director of Serious Injury at Minster Law, reflects on what enables lawyers to do their best work and why the structure around serious injury practice matters more than ever.
Independent file audits in law firms: What they are and why they matter
File reviews form a key part of a firm’s overall compliance framework and are particularly relevant to demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Source of funds isn’t just about paperwork
In April, the SRA issued its first fixed penalties for AML information failures, fining three firms £750 each for failing to hand over AML and sanctions data.
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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