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Allianz Legal Protection partner with Enable Law for ATE Insurance Scheme
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has partnered with Enable Law, one of the UK’s leading specialist medical negligence law firms, which supports claimants across 7 regional offices in the South of England.
Landmark reacts to National Planning Policy Framework
With the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government publishing a revision to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Landmark Information Group, a leading property, land and environmental data and technology specialist, has welcomed the revised policy document confirming that greater clarity on key definitions will help support sustainable development.
Fieldfisher’s Belgium office is live on ERP solution, LexisOne™
European law firm, Fieldfisher, has extended the firm’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, LexisOne™, from LexisNexis® Enterprise Solutions to its Belgium office in Brussels.
New Money Laundering regulations edge closer
The UK government has again confirmed that it will adopt the EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD), enacted earlier this year.
SRA risk outlook highlights managing claims and cyber security as key areas of concern
The SRA’s risk outlook published this week has highlighted two main areas as requiring particular attention from law firms.
Improving financial wellness at the Bar
A major challenge for barristers aside from being time-poor is ascertaining the magnitude of insurance cover and retirement savings required to meet their personal needs, as these decisions are not guided, in the example of an employee, by the company in which they work.
Essential business planning tips for your summer holiday
It’s estimated that three quarters of small business owners forego holidays in order to keep things running smoothly at work. An inestimable number of senior workers are unable to fully switch off when on holiday over worries that issues will crop up that can’t be resolved without them.
Technology entrepreneur Mark Fowle appointed as Chairman of Converge TS
Converge Technology Specialists (Converge TS) has today announced that serial tech entrepreneur Mark Fowle will be joining the business as non-executive Chairman.
3 benefits for lawyers using the cloud under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), all businesses, including law firms, have a lot more responsibility when handling their clients’ personal data.
Certainty Will Search searches for more than you may think
The World Cup ended a couple of weeks ago, and although England did not quite get their hands on the trophy, in 1966 they did.
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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.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
