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Finders International named Best Probate Research Firm for the second time this year
For the second time in 2020, Finders International have been awarded ‘Best Probate Research Firm of the Year’ at the British Wills & Probate Awards.
Tim Farmer discusses assessing mental capacity in podcast with Title Research
In episode eight of the Topical Talks podcast, Title Research was joined by expert guest, Tim Farmer, an award winning author and expert witness specialising in the assessment of mental capacity and financial vulnerability.
LexisNexis InterAction and Foundation Software Group Team Up
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a leading global provider of information and analytics, today announced a new collaboration with Foundation Software Group, developer of the first firm intelligence platform for law firms. The relationship will initially focus on the integration of Foundation with LexisNexis® InterAction®, a leading client relationship management (CRM) solution purpose-built for legal and professional services, to empower the business development efforts of law and professional services firms.
CILEx: End rules that prevent Chartered Legal Executives providing legal services abroad
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has called for the government to end restrictions that prevent Chartered Legal Executives from providing legal services internationally.
Eclipse Legal Systems selected as an Approved G-Cloud supplier
Eclipse Legal Systems, a division of Access Legal – one of the UK’s leading software providers for mid- to large-sized organisations, has been approved as a supplier on the latest version of the Crown Commercial Services’ (CCS) procurement framework, G-Cloud 12.
Keller Lenkner UK boosts data breach expertise with senior hire
Keller Lenker UK, which has offices in London and Liverpool, has hired Matthew Evans to its data breach team.
How to achieve a paperless (home) office
Paper has never been more of a burden than it is now. With many firms working from home, the last thing you want is your dining room or kitchen filled with paper files.
£9 million birth injury settlement only possible after switch from legal aid to CFA
Regional law firm Dutton Gregory Solicitors has highlighted the importance of conditional fee agreements in clinical negligence cases, after its award-winning Head of Clinical Negligence, Carol Maunder secured a £9 million settlement for a child who sustained their life-changing injuries over a decade ago.
Why you should conduct a Certainty Will Search when acting as a Professional Executor
Woolliscrofts Solicitors are a firm who have been serving individuals, families and businesses throughout Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and the wider community of Staffordshire and Cheshire for over a century. The firm incorporate Certainty Will Search as part of their process when distributing an estate.
iManage announces global strategic partnership with Foundation Software Group
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced a strategic partnership and integration with Foundation Software Group, developer of the only firm intelligence platform for law firms, to extend the capabilities of iManage Knowledge Unlocked, powered by RAVN, for lawyers, legal teams and other professionals.
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Why housing disrepair claims against councils have leapt by nearly 400%
Housing disrepair claims against councils have surged dramatically in recent years, with some areas reporting increases approaching a staggering 400%.
Client accounts: Opportunity, obligation and the risks in between
The profitability gap between well-run firms and the rest is not primarily a function of size, location or practice area – it is a function of financial management.
Motor finance – the FCA is more worried about banks than consumers
The Financial Conduct Authority’s motor finance redress scheme announced last week amounts to one of the largest ever consumer failures by the regulator.
