associate news

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. 

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 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.

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 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, the UK’s largest independent legal marketing collective, has appointed Brett Storey to its business development team to further support its panel firms.

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.

This groundbreaking event is organised by the Wellbeing Work Alliance alongside our charity partner, LawCare. Legal Futures readers have a 15% discount on tickets.

The legal sector is rapidly evolving and many time-poor companies and solicitors are now tasked with finding new ways to manage workloads and their ever-growing pools of data. This has led to many businesses shifting previously manual practice and case management processes over to digital solutions and investing significantly in systems designed to relieve the pain points and reduce time spent on a traditional, paper-based workflow.

Quill awarded employee of the year at its recently held AGM to long-serving employee, Lynda Rostron. Having worked as receptionist at its Manchester head office for 21 years, Lynda symbolises both the face and voice of Quill to employees and clients alike.