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Eight things SMEs need to know about wrongful dismissal
Employment law can be a complex, confusing business and wrongful dismissal is an area where there are too many misconceptions, which puts employers at risk. Here DAS Law’s Michaela Smeaton gives us the low-down on Wrongful Dismissal, and suggests a few things you can do to protect your business against these claims
Law firm strengthens compliance function with senior hire
Aaron & Partners LLP has appointed Gavin Ball to head up its internal quality and compliance division.
Commercial Conveyancing CPD
Thames Water Property Searches are hosting an informative and interactive legal CPD providing essential information and updates by leading industry experts.
Taking the hassle out of cross-border estate administration
A recent UK estate involved a woman whose estate included a bungalow on the Costa del Sol in Spain. The solicitor wanted to know how the property should be distributed and what to do next.
LEAP enhances software offering with Two-Factor Authentication for all users
LEAP, the leading provider of legal practice management software, has announced that all users can now benefit from Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) across LEAP desktop, web and mobile applications.
Top Scottish law firm Stronachs implements iManage Work for document and email management
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Stronachs LLP – one of Scotland’s leading independent law firms – has selected iManage Work for its document and email management, all in the iManage Cloud.
What now for the proposed SRA PI reforms?
Miller Insurance react to the reports that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have put their reforms for the professional indemnity (PI) insurance market on the back-burner.
Seal Software releases most comprehensive contract analytics platform for banks and financial services firms
Seal Software announced that it has released the Seal Financial Services Suite, the most comprehensive extraction and analytics platform for contractual data held by banks and financial services firms.
North West growth the target for 2019 as Hudgell Solicitors moves into Manchester
Hudgell Solicitors’ chief executive Amanda Stevens has revealed plans to expand the firm’s work into the North West of England in 2019.
LEAP Best Practice scheme celebrates a year on from launch
LEAP, the world’s leading legal software provider for small to mid-sized law firms, is celebrating the success of its Best Practice Standard (BPS) conveyancing accreditation scheme as it reaches its one-year milestone.
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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.
