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How can law firms mitigate risk when considering the furlough scheme
On 20th March 2020 the UK Chancellor announced the introduction of the Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme) to assist businesses during the pandemic.
Urban Mining: dispelling the myths
Whilst mining and extraction, in its various forms, has been carried out in every county in the UK, it is a popular misconception that the legacy of mining does not affect urban areas and that where the built environment has been present for decades that there are simply, “No sign of Mines!”. Here Paul Raglan, Managing Director of Mining Searches UK* dispels this myth.
A view from the corner with Doug Hargrove and special guests
Steve qualified as a solicitor in 1973, and is an IT Consultant. He was Chairman of Aim Computer Users Association for ten years, and is passionate about getting the most out of IT and designing it from a user’s point of view. From his first case plan in 1989, which was written in code with each action about 50 characters long, to writing workflows in four different software systems, Steve has some fascinating insights into the history and future of technology in the legal sector.
Report on the impact of COVID-19 on the legal sector
Firms will continue to work remotely when the lockdown eventually ends. This is one of the many finding in the report from DPS Software, ‘How COVID-19 has affected the UK Legal Industry’.
Webinar : How Legal Firms can Tackle the Agile Challenge
The hot topic of how legal firms can embrace greater long-term agility in the wake of Covid-19 is up for discussion on the latest Lockdown CX webinar next week (Thursday 11th June at 11am).
Sefton Park Medical Centre returns to Quill
At Quill, its doors are always left wide open for any clients who leave. Experience has taught Quill that departed clients often quickly learn that the grass isn’t greener on the other side of the fence. That’s exactly what happened with Sefton Park Medical Centre.
Hudgell Solicitors confirms lawyers will continue working from home
New Hudgell Solicitors chief executive Rachel Di Clemente has announced the firm is to allow its legal specialists to continue working remotely – with increased flexibility around their working hours – beyond the current Covid-19 requirements.
Tikit announces partnership with Orchard Rock and The CS Partnership
Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions to the legal and professional sector, today announced a partnership with Orchard Rock and The CS Partnership.
Tale of two cities in London as commercial buyers spend £89bn on property
Twelve local authorities across England and Wales saw commercial property investors spend over £1billion on property transactions during 2019. This is a drop from 14 local authorities who passed the £1bn investment mark in 2018 and 15 during 2017.
Free webinar – Intestacy in estate administration
Join Title Research’s next webinar on Wednesday 10th May at 12:00-12:30pm all about dealing with intestacy in estate administration.
Blog
Small steps, big impact: how SME law firms are making legal tech work
For SME law firms, the priority is turning the potential of tech into measurable impact: success is driven not just by the technology, but by how firms approach planning and implementation.
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.
