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Austrian law firm Binder Grösswang moving to iManage cloud for secure document and email management
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Binder Grösswang – one of Austria’s largest law firms, advising major Austrian and international corporations and financial institutions – is moving to iManage Cloud for secure document and email management.
The financial impact of employee engagement & how to improve it
Employee engagement is a key driver of motivation, commitment, and productivity in a company. Encompassing many aspects of the workplace, it reveals how likely an employee is to stay, strive, and thrive in their role.
Solving the back office puzzle
True professional ‘cradle to grave’ solutions are difficult to find. It’s rare that suppliers to the legal sector offer everything needed in a modern-day law firm’s back office – that’s software to manage accounts, matters and documents, and outsourced services to take over core administration functions.
Protect your firm, Protect your clients, Protect your Will Bank
This month Certainty the National Will Register will be hosting their own expert webinar in conjunction with Free Will Registration Month. The webinar will be on Thursday 16th May 2019 at 12.00pm, titled ‘Protect your firm, Protect your clients, Protect your Will Bank’.
Flooding: “Plan for the Worst” says Environment Agency
In a stark warning, the Environment Agency (EA) has announced that entire communities might need to be relocated from coasts and rivers. They state that urgent action is needed now for the UK to prepare for an average global temperature rise of 4˚C.
LawNet’s Challenge ascends new heights for a 30th anniversary special
In 2019, LawNet celebrates its 30th anniversary. One of the ways the organisation is marking the occasion is with an extra special edition of its annual walking Challenge, with an anniversary event taking on Kilimanjaro this June.
LexisNexis Risk Solutions seeks to help legal sector comply with AML regulations amidst SRA crackdown
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the global information solutions provider, has launched a Customer Due Diligence (CDD) guide to help law firms respond to the growing global issue of money laundering.
How PPI claims against estates may impact estate administration professionals
Title Research’s latest blog post explores an issue related to Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims against estates, following a briefing note that was released by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). The issue identified impacts those involved in the administration of a deceased person’s estate, including Executors, Administrators and estate administration professionals.
The British Wills and Probate Awards are returning!
Following the success of the inaugural event last year, Today’s Wills and Probate are thrilled to announce that the British Wills and Probate Awards 2019 will take place on 17th October at the prestigious Belfry Hotel and Resort in Birmingham.
Terrafirma makes key appointment with New Technical Director
Ground risk specialist continues commitment to technical excellence and education with appointment of new Technical Director
Blog
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.
