associate news
Public Health Act – not ‘fit for purpose’
The legislation that gives local authorities the statutory powers to carry out funerals is not fit for purpose. That’s what council officers told us at the second Finders International Public Health Act Funerals conference, which took place on 2nd May this year, and was attended by representatives of councils from all over England and Wales.
Changes to CLR11 Land Contamination Guidance published
The Environment Agency (EA) has published an update to the Model procedures for the management of land contamination (CLR11). The updated online guidance is built on the principles of CLR11 and the scope, purpose and the framework remains the same.
A focus on regulatory change and what it means for the legal sector
The legal sector has faced a barrage of regulatory change in 2018 and 2019 with the added storm clouds of Brexit only increasing the pressures felt by the legal profession.
LEAP Legal Software announces major new expansion initiative into the United States
LEAP Legal Software, the UK’s leading provider of cloud legal software and automated forms and precedents to small and medium sized law firms, has announced a major new expansion initiative into the United States.
Things to consider when changing practice management software
Think about the last time you made a significant purchase. A new sofa, a set of garden furniture, a new car. Now think about how much research you did beforehand. You probably looked into several options, asked for opinions from friends and family, and scoured through online reviews.
Free webinar: The pitfalls of overseas assets – 12 June 2019
Title Research are often instructed by solicitors who are dealing with estates where UK stock becomes foreign during their clients lifetime and even after death
Landmark Information announces withdrawal from CoPSO
Landmark Information, the property, land and environmental data specialist, has announced its decision to withdraw its executive membership from the Council of Property Search Companies (CoPSO).
Netflix and claim: a new era of technology for personal injury firms
Customers are used to accessing their information 24/7. Banking is now more likely to be done in front of a boxed set than in branch.
Knovos launches next generation of eDiscovery with eZReview® update
Latest software version employs built-in analytics for comprehensive eDiscovery – from data processing through production
Terrafirma commits support to CoPSO future
Terrafirma has today announced they are extending their existing role within the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) as ongoing Executive Members.
Blog
The cost of systemic failure and childbirth injuries
Recent reports show that the NHS has paid almost £3.5bn in medical claims around childbirth injuries over the past six years.
Mazur: when regulators make simple things complicated
What the last six months have shown is that supervision cannot be treated as a background compliance obligation quietly managed somewhere in a firm’s operational processes.
How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
