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6 important questions law firms should ask their prospective suppliers of new software
When bringing on board new practice management software partners, or any new technology partners, there are many cyber security-related questions we’d highly recommend law firms should ask.
Land Registry AP1 applications are moving to digital
HM Land Registry has announced that from November 2022 it will change the way it accepts Applications to Change the Register. This is only 12 short months away, and Advanced can to help you plan for this change so you can minimise any disruption to your firm.
Round up of an extraordinary year: search volumes soared
As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been another demanding year for Thames Water Property Searches and our customers. We have had to continue to be adaptable and resilient in order to carry out our duties.
5 tips to build an SEO strategy fit for 2021 and beyond
A robust SEO strategy is about much more than packing your website full of keywords, metadata and links to get to the top of search engine results pages (SERPs). When devising your SEO plan, make sure you…
Group Litigation – ‘The Right Crowd and No Crowding’
The Temple head office is located just a few miles from the historic motor racing track at Brooklands. In the 1930’s the track announced on its posters that it offered “The Right Crowd and No Crowding.” It strikes me that this catchy phrase sums up the effectiveness of group litigation.
Boy, 17, born with cerebral palsy set for possible £20m damages award after High Court judge rules against NHS Trust
A multi-million pound damages settlement is set to be awarded to a 17-year-old boy after a High Court judge ruled in his favour and against Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, saying an obstetrician’s crucial evidence could not be relied upon.
LEAP celebrate further technology innovation
This month LEAP celebrated over 800 law firms accessing the InfoTrack integration from within the legal practice productivity solution. That is nearly a third of the law firms that use LEAP software.
iManage delivers enhancements to security, risk, and governance portfolio
Latest releases of iManage Threat Manager, iManage Security Policy Manager, and iManage Records Manager demonstrate ongoing commitment to helping firms secure their data
48% of law firms making mental health and wellbeing training a priority
Law firms in the UK have moved mental health and wellbeing and health and safety training up the agenda when it comes to legal learning, according to research by Access Legal.
Attend and be in with a chance to win a £500 giftcard
As we head toward a new year, many UK lawyers will be looking back and reflecting on 2021, as well as planning for 2022. For some, that may mean planning to start their own law firm—or looking at ways to improve their firm’s performance next year.
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How legal judgement is shifting in in-house practice
Across UK organisations, legal teams are now involved earlier in decision-making, often before proposals have taken a settled shape.
AI in family law – drawing the line for clients and lawyers
AI is becoming increasingly intertwined with family law. Clients are using it to draft initial enquiries, prepare statements and, in some cases, to support themselves as litigants in person.
Why AI and leadership choices will define law firm profitability in 2026
Despite rapid advances in legal technology, the future of law will not be determined by software alone. It will be shaped by leadership decisions.
