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Terrafirma bolster team with young professionals
Terrafirma are delighted to announce the appointment of several young professionals, as well as the recent addition of renowned mining engineer, Chris Milne as Technical Director, reflecting Terrafirma’s continued commitment to technical excellence and education.
When William met Beatrix
William Heelis met Beatrix Potter (the Children’s author) when she visited his office looking for legal advice over a property purchase. They soon married, and the firm founded by William, Temple Heelis solicitors has now been established for almost 200 years.
The 20th anniversary of Evans v Westcombe: What the case taught us about missing beneficiary insurance
2019 marks 20 years since the notable Evans v Westcombe case concluded in court. The case is an example of how missing beneficiaries can reappear at a later date and highlights how insurance can protect estates from future claims if known or unknown heirs reappear after distribution.
Mental health issues following a data breach are an overlooked risk
The reporting on data security violations is increasingly frequent as details of the latest high- profile brand to fall short of its obligations to protect consumers are never far from the headlines.
Search Acumen comments on RICS Residential Market Survey
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results point to overall market trends remaining stagnant, with indicators on demand, supply and prices all falling within negative territory, albeit less so than previously.
Lawyer Checker collaborates with expert conveyancing search provider
Lawyer Checker has joined forces with Searches UK, a property search specialist provider to law firms, to host an exclusive and informative webinar on the threat of cyber crime and fraud.
Using AI to sort through foreign language documents
The ability to quickly understand and then pare down a universe of collected data for review is an essential component of many investigations. This becomes even more complex when documents in need of review contain character-based languages. To avoid the high cost and amount of time associated with human translation and document review, international law firms are now employing artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify the process.
Lancashire law firm shields itself with security defence trio
Lancashire based law firm, Houldsworth Solicitors have significantly enhanced their security risk framework by implementing an army of three new cyber risk products to defend itself from fraudulent activity.
First4Lawyers expands business development team
First4Lawyers, the UK’s largest independent legal marketing collective, has appointed Brett Storey to its business development team to further support its panel firms.
Moneypenny responds to growing demand from legal sector with new product
Leading outsourced communications provider, Moneypenny, has launched a new AI powered switchboard that the company promises will revolutionise communications within the sector. The innovative platform was designed following increased demand from law firms for technologies that improve the customer journey while enriching the working life of front-of-house staff.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
