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The current travel restrictions in the UK have led to more businesses having to work remotely, and so are utilising existing, or introducing new, technology to ensure that they can continue to operate. What has been apparent during the change in working patterns is the requirement for software that allows internal and external meetings to operate virtually.

Gabriel explains that the trigger that led to consideration of a new IT system was notification from Stanmore’s existing supplier that support of its Videss V9 system would be coming to an end. He said. “We received the letter in 2017. The system was originally installed in 2005 and in recent years it was increasingly cumbersome to operate. For example, frustrations existed that simple reports took far longer than they should to be generated. We reached the view that replacing Videss V9 was an opportunity for the firm to both improve efficiency and to save costs”.

Property technology company Coadjute reports a significant rise in offers in the last week, alongside rises in registrations, sales enquires and viewings booked with estate agents.  All point toward the continuing upwards trend in the property market, now rapidly filtering through to offer stage.

OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of OneSearch DW, its proprietary Drainage & Water search, having surpassed over a quarter of a million sales. To mark this milestone, OneSearch is giving away 10 antique washed willow luxury picnic hampers in a special prize draw.

Busy lawyers who are focusing on serving their clients normally have little time to think about regulation and compliance, but when they do have the time, they need to be able to access relevant and comprehensive information as quickly and easily as possible, at a time that suits them.

RELX UK Limited trading as LexisNexis has been appointed to a new Crown Commercial Service framework agreement effective 1st June 2020. The framework offers media monitoring and evaluation services to all UK Government and Public Sector bodies.

The nation eagerly awaits news on the government’s lockdown exit plan and many firms are looking to the future to consider how operations may look in a post-COVID world. In times of complete uncertainty, one thing’s for sure – the Coronavirus outbreak will have a lasting impact on the legal sector. The firms that will thrive in future are those that put robust plans in place to adapt to the changing needs of employees and clients and now is the time to do so.

The Rule of Law is more than just a principle at LexisNexis. It is at the heart of everything we do. It guides the products we design, the content we write and we way we do business. Our products and services make a substantial difference to our goal of advancing the Rule of Law around the world.

The SRA expects its regulated law firms to ‘continue to meet the high standards the public expect’ and have ‘appropriate contingency plans in place for disruption’ during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Government and law firm COLPs have something in common – a high risk of non-compliance. Usually the May Bank Holiday is when I think Summer is on its way. Nicer weather, longer days, BBQs, gardening, meeting friends and holiday shopping.