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Sunak’s Spring Statement must support small businesses

22 March 2022

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

22 March 2022

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

21 March 2022

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

21 March 2022

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

21 March 2022

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

21 March 2022

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

18 March 2022

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

18 March 2022

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. 


Mitigating risk on intestacy: Distribution examples and complex case studies

18 March 2022

When someone dies without a Will, it adds additional stress at a time that is already difficult. Legal professionals may come across complexities and delays when dealing with an intestate estate, but there are steps that can be taken to make the process run more smoothly for you and your clients.


Motorcyclist who suffered brain injury at Spanish ‘track day’ set for six-figure damages settlement after High Court ruling

17 March 2022

A ‘significant six-figure damages settlement’ is to be awarded to a man who suffered a life-changing brain injury when involved in an accident at a motorcycling ‘track day’ experience in Spain.

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Alternative dispute resolution comes to credit hire

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Could unpredictable AI costs finally lead firms to true value pricing?

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