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Motor legal expenses – the unquestionable need

17 February 2021

Last week I read a couple of interesting articles in Insurance Post regarding the proposed fee caps being introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on Claims Management Companies (CMCs). Insurers are wary of an influx of CMC-related claims following the proposed whiplash reforms, so this comes with little surprise.


Keeping pace in changing times

17 February 2021

Regulatory change has always happened, but currently there are two particular accelerants: Brexit and the pandemic.


Starting my own firm was too good an opportunity to miss

17 February 2021

Currently the only CILEx-regulated family law firm in the UK, Hollan Family Law is part of a growing community choosing to start up with CILEx Regulation


Consumers face high price premium when purchasing new builds

17 February 2021

The price gap between new builds and existing properties in the UK has reached £64,624  according to data from the ONS


What can law firms learn from 2020?

17 February 2021

As the UK has gone into, come out of and (at the time of writing) remained in a state of lockdown, every business has had to grapple with new challenges. What did we learn during 2020 that can help future proof ourselves and guard against future business interruption?


Raising the bar – Best companies ‘outstanding’ employee engagement

17 February 2021

Leading legal software provider Quill has been recognised as a well-led and well-managed organisation demonstrating ‘outstanding’ levels of employee engagement, despite the current unprecedented circumstances. 


Wright Hassall choose Linetime to consolidate software into one solution

17 February 2021

With a view to consolidating multiple technologies within its firm, Wright Hassall has chosen Linetime to act as its united Practice Management Solution.


iManage Work delivers 378% ROI, as found by Total Economic Impact study

17 February 2021

Independent research study shows iManage Work customers experience $4.37M in benefits over three years with payback on investment in under 6 months


Innovative problem solving helps Askews improve client care

16 February 2021

The stamp duty holiday has created a welcome boom for conveyancing teams and a glut of enquiries from buyers keen to take advantage of the savings. In such a highly competitive field of law, providing quotes quickly and handling enquiries efficiently is a point of potential advantage – but it’s not without its challenges.


The SQE explained

16 February 2021

The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority has announced big changes to the qualification process for solicitors in England and Wales. Here at Flex Legal, we’re hugely excited about this! The new system offers aspiring solicitors an exciting new means to qualify without trying to break through the dreaded Training Contract bottleneck.

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