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Time-consuming Report on Title preparation is a thing of the past
For many conveyancers, the practice of preparing a Report on Title is an onerous task and one that hasn’t changed for over 30 years, still dependent upon word documents which require editing in every single case. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
CILEX launch major membership survey in push to shape future of legal services
It is widely recognised that the legal profession has a diversity problem. Around 21% of solicitors and 34% of barristers attended fee-paying schools, compared to 7% of the general population. More than half have parents with degree-level qualifications, compared to 19% in the general population.
Document styles matter. A Word expert explains why
Tim Suiter is the product manager of DocsCorp’s document style and template applications. He works closely with law firms to help them create professional documents in less time. Here, he explains why every law firm needs its own house style to ensure every document is consistent and easy to work with.
Perfect Portal shortlisted for the British Conveyancing Awards
On 30th April 2021, The British Conveyancing Awards announced which law firms, teams, individuals, and legal technology providers were shortlisted for the seventeen separate categories for this year’s awards. The judges have factored in the uncustomary nature of the past year, by considering how the nominated candidates have worked through such adversities to best support their staff and clients.
The National Will Register announces their Free Will Registration Month
Throughout May, The National Will Register are holding their annual Free Will Registration Month which runs from Tuesday 4th May until Friday 4th June.
LEAP and InfoTrack: End-to-end digital conveyancing
Providing a powerful suite of solutions from client onboarding and searches to post-completion and e-signature services, the InfoTrack integration with LEAP digitises the entire conveyancing process and assures compliance and productivity throughout.
The Great Post Office Scandal
Legal Futures Associate, Bath Publishing, are to publish the definitive account of the story of the Post Office prosecutions that led the Court of Appeal to overturn the convictions of 39 SubPostmasters last week.
Coventry-based solicitors, Band Hatton Button select Advanced P4W
Advanced today announces that Band Hatton Button Solicitors have selected Partner for Windows (P4W) for their practice and case management solution for their 66 users.
Future Legal Mind 2021 finalists revealed
Ten aspiring lawyers have been named as finalists in National Accident Helpline’s annual award scheme, Future Legal Mind Award 2021.
Are you screening your law firm employees effectively?
Screening employees should always have been an important part of a law firm’s recruitment process, but it is now more critical than ever due to the screening requirements contained within the Money Laundering Regulations and Legal Sector Affinity Group guidance.
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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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