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Tower Street Finance adds further strength to the team
Hot on the heels of our announcement last week about new team members, we’re delighted to welcome another two to Tower Street Finance.
Why Cyber Security is more important to law firms than ever right now
Cyber criminals mean business and it seems increasingly that their most attractive prime target is the law firm. For this reason, as a priority, Access Legal regularly runs cyber security events and panel discussions with law firms on the topic of Cyber Security.
Know your options when dealing with an estate with no Will nor next of kin
The latest blog from Title Research discusses some of the complexities of not having a next of kin in intestacy cases as well as some of the options available to legal professionals to locate a potential estate Administrator.
Casedo supplies software and infrastructure for all UCL Law Society Moots for 2021/2022
For the second year running, Casedo is delighted to announce its partnership with the UCL Law Society for the academic year 2021/2022.
Clio launches new functionality in response to growing UK legal aid crisis
Clio’s new legal aid feature streamlines the matter management, billing, and claim process for legal aid professionals and increases access to legal services for vulnerable populations.
The return-to-work fuels record house prices – ONS HPI reaction
UK average house prices hit a record high of £270,000, an increase of 11.8% over the year to September 2021, up from 10.2% in August.
Are your middle-income clients getting quietly pushed into higher death duty brackets?
According to several think tanks, thousands of middle-income families are now heading towards the 40pc bracket for inheritance tax (IHT). This is partly due to rising property prices, but is also due to the five year freeze in tax allowances announced in the spring.
The College of Legal Practice announces pricing for its conversion course for non-law graduates
The College of Legal Practice is pleased to announce that it will be offering a Graduate Foundation in Law (GFL) programme for non-law graduates looking to take the SQE route to qualification. The full-time and part-time GFL course will cost £3,250.
Time management for a better work-life balance
Clio have gathered three of the series leaders, Natalie Foster, Founder at Foster Clay Law, Elena Manukyan, Partner at The Injury Solicitor, and Alistair Wells, Founder and Director at Tend Legal, to discuss this important issue for startup law firms.
Adopting AI technology has some complexity. Where should property professionals begin?
An SRA commissioned study into the legal sector and innovation revealed that a significant majority of surveyed law firms use technology in general to deliver legal services. However, only 37% use technology designed specifically for legal professionals, such as:
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
