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Most employers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline, as three in four say the law does not go far enough
New research from VinciWorks reveals a significant governance gap on menopause at work, with most organisations yet to commit to action plans required under the Employment Rights Act
World-class cybersecurity for UK law firms and why it’s more important than ever
Over the last few years, the legal sector has found itself increasingly in the crosshairs for sophisticated cybercriminals due to the immense value of the data they hold.
Litigation finance: A growth tool for SME law firms
For many SME law firms and claims management companies operating in the consumer claims sector, the challenge is no longer identifying demand. It is funding it.
3 Million jobs – what the legal sector has taught us
We have recently completed our 3 millionth job – a milestone that marks a significant moment not just for our team, but for the legal professionals we support every day.
Are you taking source of funds seriously?
Automating your source of funds checks is the key to avoiding unwelcome regulatory scrutiny – and that’s where Checkboard steps in.
Why more council tenants are taking legal action over dangerous living conditions
Over the past three years, the number of council tenants pursuing legal action over unsafe, unhealthy or structurally compromised homes has risen sharply.
LEAP Estates releases 2026 Private Client Industry Report on Wills and Estate Planning Trends
LEAP Estates has released its 2026 Private Client Industry Report, providing detailed insight into wills and estate planning trends across England and Wales.
Supreme Court extends ‘lost years’ damages to young children
The Supreme Court has ruled that young children can recover ‘lost years’ damages where negligence has reduced their life expectancy, overturning more than four decades of authority.
Empowering the next generation of leaders: how law firms can build future talent
Law firms are being encouraged to rethink how they nurture future leaders as changing career expectations and evolving workplace culture reshape the profession.
Dye & Durham integrates Stewart Title Indemnity Insurance to Unity® Platform
Dye & Durham has announced that Stewart Title Indemnity Insurance is now fully available within its Unity® legal platform, giving conveyancers a simpler, faster way to order and manage both property searches and title insurance from the same system.
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The profession can play a greater role in improving access to justice
In this, the third blog of my series, I focus on what lawyers in the UK can do to improve access to justice through greater professional stewardship.
Does AI work for conveyancers? We asked those on the front line
What is the view on AI from conveyancers themselves? Based on a Dye & Durham’s roundtable discussion on AI, the answer is: it depends.
Is the legal profession ready for agentic AI?
An AI agent is difficult to supervise. By design, it works in the background. It means a solicitor can be held responsible for work they had no real means to oversee.
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