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New free course to support wellbeing in legal workplaces
LawCare has launched a new free online course, Supporting legal workplace wellbeing, for anyone with a role in creating healthier, more supportive working environments across the legal sector.
Sport governing bodies need different legal structures for their commercial ventures
As the fall-out from the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal rumbles on, where and how national governing bodies and international federations sit in a world of sport which is continually being shaped by commercial pressures, capital requirements, and increasing competition is an intriguing question.
Express Solicitors marks major year of growth with a new wave of promotions
The personal injury law firm is celebrating expanded teams and investment in developing home grown talent
New Google data sheds light on law firms’ visibility in AI search
New data available through Google Search Console and Google Analytics is giving law firms greater insight into how their websites are being discovered through AI-powered search.
Why reducing client friction could support law firms to work more efficiently
As law firms continue to focus on improving client experience and managing growing workloads, the two are increasingly viewed as connected challenges.
Garnett Williams Powell strengthens compliance and financial control with Osprey Approach
Greater confidence in compliance, clearer financial reporting and a more flexible approach to managing accounts have helped Garnett Williams Powell Solicitors strengthen its control over financial processes.
A decade in, the fundamentals of adoption haven’t changed
Alex Joannou has spent a decade selling technology to law firms and is now the Head of Revenue for LEAP Enterprise, where he leads commercial strategy and a team of account executives focused on helping mid-sized and large law firms improve efficiency and profitability through legal technology.
iManage accelerates enterprise AI transformation with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Legal
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™, has launched new industry-specific artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities built on Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise for Legal to automate complex enterprise workflows
Responsible AI for law firms – security, trust and governance
AI is rapidly changing the way legal professionals work. From summarising lengthy documents to drafting correspondence and improving productivity, AI is helping law firms reduce administrative burden. However, as AI adoption grows, so do the questions that surround security, compliance and trust
Everything you need to know about AML for conveyancers
Every property lawyer knows that carrying out an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check before taking on a client is crucial to ensure compliance. Property transactions continue to be a key target for criminals seeking to launder illicit funds. As a result, property lawyers must maintain robust AML controls and adopt a risk-based approach to compliance throughout every transaction.
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Lawyer burnout is not inevitable: what to do differently
Burnout is not simply an unavoidable cost of being a lawyer. Law firms cannot talk seriously about burnout without talking about how they design the work.
What the Equality Act adds to a housing claim
For those working across housing disrepair, there is a danger in viewing every case primarily through the condition of the property.
The SRA and privileged material – this is not the end
All disclosure to the SRA must now exclude privileged material, which will not only hamper investigations but also cause additional work for firms providing disclosure.
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