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9 key hurdles in estate administration and how to overcome them
For many solicitors or other professionals new to the domain, the Estate administration process can seem vast, complex and often very time-consuming.
Key changes to Employment Law in April 2022
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it brings with it a number of employment law updates. This could see a busy year for legal updates as a number of key legislative shifts are expected throughout 2022. It includes statutory pay increases, gender pay gap reporting deadlines and changes to the right to work checks.
“The Great Resignation”: What firms must consider to retain talent
It is important to understand that ‘The Great Resignation’ doesn’t necessarily mean everyone is going to jump into a new career, but instead a ‘reset’ of an individual’s life. Crucially, businesses must identify and respond to these needs.
CILEx Regulation to welcome new Director of Governance, Policy and Legal
CILEx Regulation Limited (CRL) is pleased to announce that Simon Blandy has been appointed as its new Director of Governance, Policy and Legal.
Which type of sustainable business are you?
A new report commissioned by Moneypenny and WORKTECH Academy has identified four different types of sustainable organisation to help legal firms establish just how green they are, and what more they can do.
Why Advanced? – Organize
Advanced have launched a six-part blog series which breaks down the various features of NetDocuments. In these blogs we detail the various solution options available with NetDocuments, the way the system meets the needs of legal professionals, and why Advanced are seen as the best implementation partner for your firm.
PPE regulatory change coming on 6 April
Existing Health and Safety rules are due to be amended on 6 April when the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 will come into force.
Osprey Approach’s integration with Coadjute’s blockchain network goes live
Leading independent software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce that its integration with Coadjute, the blockchain network for the UK property market, which aims to halve the time it takes to move home, has gone live.
The practical ways innovative software helps improve productivity in your practice
Christina Grzasko is joined by Jarvis Joslyn of LEAP UK to talk about the technological do’s and don’ts to consider when working to optimise your law firm’s productivity.
Almost half of legal firms not prepared for SRA thematic reviews
A recent poll of legal practitioners and compliance officers has found that 44% do not feel their firm would be prepared if the SRA were to carry out a thematic review within 24 hours.
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Alternative dispute resolution comes to credit hire
Following an initial pilot in 2025 that returned encouraging results, phase 2 of the GTA ADR scheme is due to begin in September 2026.
Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?
For years, the legal profession has talked of moving away from the billable hour to value-based pricing without quite managing it.
Is your Google Ads budget funding your competitors’ AI visibility?
If your cost-per-click has crept up again this year, you’ve probably assumed the market simply got more expensive. That’s the wrong way to read what’s happening.
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