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How law students and graduates can make the most of this time
Many of you reading this will have had your work, study, or travel plans cancelled recently. This means you’re probably finding yourself with an abundance of free time on your hands. This can be a tricky thing to come to grips with, so while it’s very important to stay active and look after yourself, do also remember that this is a great time to add some skills to your CV! We have come up with a few ideas below.
Baskerville Drummond to present the art of successful project implementations for law firms
PracticeEvolve and InfoTrack have announced a new webinar running on the 21 January and 8 February featuring David Baskerville of Baskerville Drummond designed to help law firms embarking on IT projects throughout 2021.
Rochdale Borough Council Aims for Paper Lite Office
LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions today announced that the legal department of Rochdale Borough Council is deploying legal workflow and case management solution, Lexis® Visualfiles™, as its electronic file system.
Going above and beyond to support vulnerable clients
At some point in everyone’s life they are vulnerable. This does not have to be because of anything in particular and could be due to a range of things. Sometimes it’s just temporary. Many of Argo’s clients fall into this category because of bereavement, health issues, capacity issues, physical disabilities, frailty or as a result of influence being exerted over them.
Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm: Steps 5-8
This blog is based on our ’15-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Law Firm’ webinar from 12 November 2020. When I set up my first business 20-or-so years ago, I was very nervous but also very excited. I had lots of questions but didn’t always know who to ask them to.That’s why we created this guide to help you pursue your dreams and set up your own law practice – the right way, with the right tools, and with the right mindset.
We don’t stop at search, we start with service
Thames Water Property Searches always start with service that is second to none. That’s because our customers’ happiness always comes first. The busy individuals who use Thames Water Property Searches know that they are more than just a number. With us, you are guaranteed a professional service with a personal touch, through bespoke residential and commercial property search packages precisely tailored to your specific needs.
LAWFUSION – Updated with new legal aid fees including sending hearings
LAWFUSION is up-to-date with all the recent Legal Aid Fee changes from the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
Victoria Coulson joins Hudgell Solicitors in Head of Operations role
Ms Coulson has been appointed as Head of Operations and Strategic Delivery and will start in her new role at the Hull-based firm in the first week of 2021
My step-parent has made a new Will after my parent died which has disinherited me. What can I do?
A scenario that we frequently encounter as contentious probate practitioners is where a step-child finds themselves in a situation where their step-parent has changed their Will following the death of their spouse who was the parent of the step-child.
SOS acquired by PracticeEvolve
Solicitors Own Software (SOS) have announced the sale of the business to PracticeEvolve Group to continue to provide the market with progressive technology, supported by strong service and support.
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The SRA’s client money reforms: good intentions, questionable execution
On the face of it, the SRA’s plans to tighten protections around client money sounds sensible. The detail, as ever, tells a more complicated story.
Recruitment, retention and reward in the legal accounts world
Understanding the legal finance market is important – not just for those actively involved in it day-to-day but also for leaders within law firms.
From ‘year zero’ to £6.5m – how a law firm found its second life
In 2018, I hit what I call ‘year zero’. On paper, Olliers Solicitors was a top-tier criminal defence firm but beneath the surface, I could see we were at a crossroads.
