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A quiet legacy: Protecting a mother’s final wishes

5 March 2026

She was aware that her mother had made a will using a solicitor in Wellingborough many years earlier. But when she searched through her mother’s paperwork and personal effects, she found no copy.


Only 3% of compliance professionals say their organisation is fully prepared for AI regulation

4 March 2026

New VinciWorks research exposes a significant training and readiness gap across UK-regulated industries. As GDPR enforcement intensifies, the EU AI Act enters its implementation phase, and the UK regulator signals that obligations are already in force


Allianz Legal Protection has appointed Samantha Williamson as Business Development Manager

2 March 2026

Sam joins from Allianz’s Birmingham branch, where she was Underwriting Team Manager for Property & Casualty.


Conveyancing sector sees steady caseload growth amid easing market consolidation

2 March 2026

Search Acumen has conducted proprietary research of HM Land Registry data which shows property transactions were 3.09% higher in Q4 2025 than in Q4 2024.


Most employers unprepared for menopause compliance deadline, as three in four say the law does not go far enough

26 February 2026

New research from VinciWorks reveals a significant governance gap on menopause at work, with most organisations yet to commit to action plans required under the Employment Rights Act


World-class cybersecurity for UK law firms and why it’s more important than ever

25 February 2026

Over the last few years, the legal sector has found itself increasingly in the crosshairs for sophisticated cybercriminals due to the immense value of the data they hold.


Litigation finance: A growth tool for SME law firms

25 February 2026

For many SME law firms and claims management companies operating in the consumer claims sector, the challenge is no longer identifying demand. It is funding it.


3 Million jobs – what the legal sector has taught us

25 February 2026

We have recently completed our 3 millionth job – a milestone that marks a significant moment not just for our team, but for the legal professionals we support every day.


Are you taking source of funds seriously?

25 February 2026

Automating your source of funds checks is the key to avoiding unwelcome regulatory scrutiny – and that’s where Checkboard steps in.


Why more council tenants are taking legal action over dangerous living conditions

24 February 2026

Over the past three years, the number of council tenants pursuing legal action over unsafe, unhealthy or structurally compromised homes has risen sharply.

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