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Law firms are facing a number of challenges arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic, including their ability to attract new clients and deal effectively with existing clients who are not 100% happy with the service they have received, for example, delays in obtaining searches in property transactions.

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading provider of information and analytics, today announced Akin Gump, an AmLaw 50 firm with 20 offices around the world, has expanded its partnership with LexisNexis® InterAction®, a leading client relationship management (CRM) solution purpose-built for legal and professional services. The firm will transition to the hybrid cloud interface, leveraging all of the new technology and features offered to their users. InterAction will be accessible to all lawyers and advisors.

A whole side of a street is to be demolished in Workington, Cumbria after a mine shaft was discovered under the properties. Tim Champney, Managing Director at Future Climate Info explains the alarming evidence of subsidence which has led to uncertainty and concern over the future, especially for those forced to relocate out of the family home.

CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) recently launched the CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ), a new approach to training which is designed to produce lawyers equipped with the skills they need to meet the changing demands of the modern legal market.

The National Will Register plays a crucial role in the work of those involved in applying for Statutory Wills, or when expediting their Property and Affairs and Health and Welfare Deputy or Attorney responsibilities with the upmost due diligence.

Land Data has opened its 2021 Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence and is asking conveyancers to nominate and provide feedback on the local authority Local Land Charges team that has delivered a consistently high level of customer service throughout the coronavirus pandemic.  Quality, reliability, and efficiency should be considered when deciding which local authority who to nominate.

BSR Software, a leading software distribution specialist, and DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced a new strategic partnership to deliver a more complete range of software and services to legal and accountancy firms.

LEAP, the leading practice management software provider, is delighted to announce a new partnership with business solution specialist Red Rain, creator of the RedView suite of products.

Hiding assets and not disclosing full details of wealth attracts serious penalties in the UK, including contempt of court, potential imprisonment and perjury. However; the penalties are rarely enforced, which results in many people hiding their marital wealth from their spouse, or civil partner, prior to launching divorce proceedings. The financially weaker party is then left with a huge dilemma – investigate or accept?

Coadjute, the blockchain network for the UK property market that aims to halve the time it takes to move home, announced the move by leading conveyancing software firm Osprey Approach, property data provider company Search Acumen, and award-winning conveyancing firms AVRillo and PCS Legal to join their digital network.