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Empowering Law Firm Leaders Podcast: The good, the bad, and the ugly of legal tech for SME law firms
The latest episode shares practical, first hand advice on why legal tech projects falter, how to plan for success, and how SME law firms can adapt when things don’t go to plan.
Client matter risk assessments: Think first, tick second
Client matter risk assessments (CMRAs) have moved from back‑office paperwork to the frontline of regulatory scrutiny for conveyancers.
Managing duplicate motor finance claims: What firms need to know
Firms are expected to take steps to ensure consumers understand what they are signing and to act in their best interests. Cooperation between representatives is encouraged where multiple agreements exist.
Qualified electronic signatures in conveyancing: Why QES matters now
With HM Land Registry’s full acceptance of eiDAS Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES), digital conveyancing has reached a turning point. For property lawyers, QES is no longer a “nice to have”, it is fast becoming essential.
Better lead capture paves the way for smoother client onboarding
We’re firm believers that effective lead capture is a critical factor in creating smoother, more efficient client journeys for law firms.
Five things law firms should consider before applying for CQS Accreditation
Here are five topical areas of conveyancing development that will currently impact your CQS Accreditation.
Hand Arendall Harrison sale transforms document workflows and sees immediate ROI with Litera’s AI-powered drafting and compare
Customer results highlight growing demand for unified drafting, comparison, and collaboration within Microsoft 365 and web
ARAG partners with The Purpose Coalition to launch national campaign on widening access to justice
ARAG has joined forces with The Purpose Coalition to launch Insuring Justice, a new national campaign demonstrating why legal protection is an essential part of the UK’s social infrastructure.
SRA issues warning over ‘no win, no fee’ arrangements: What law firms need to know
While ‘no win, no fee’ agreements can offer crucial access to justice for individuals, the SRA’s warning highlights significant regulatory risks for firms that fail to comply with their obligations.
iManage reports strong global growth as organisations anchor AI investments in a trusted knowledge foundation
Continued global momentum and expanding cloud adoption signal a market shift toward governed, AI-ready knowledge foundations
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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