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Title Research locates man 12 years after he disappeared without trace
We were recently asked to locate an Australian man who had disappeared without trace more than a decade ago. The man had been logged as a missing person with the Police and Ministry of Defence in Australia and his sister had appealed for him to come forward through the national media, but their efforts went unanswered.
Linetime chosen by top Belfast law firm Carson McDowell
Linetime, a specialist legal software provider has announced that their Liberate software solution has been chosen by leading Northern Ireland law firm Carson McDowell to further enhance the delivery of legal services to its clients.
The Soaring Costs of Public Health Act Funerals
Sometimes referred to as ‘pauper’s funerals’, the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 confers a statutory duty on councils and health boards to bury or cremate anyone who has died of been found dead in their local area if no suitable arrangements have been made or are being made otherwise.
MJV & Co effortlessly increases efficiency with Eclipse’s Compact practice management system
Established family-run law firm, MJV & Co, is implementing the new Compact solution from Eclipse Legal Systems, the UK’s leading legal software provider.
Weightmans is Deploying Lexis® InterAction® to Drive Growth
Weightmans, a top 45 full-service, national law firm, is deploying Lexis® InterAction®, a comprehensive CRM solution, from LexisNexis® Enterprise Solutions.
Boost your law firm’s business development by analysing new business wins
It’s human nature to analyse what we’ve done wrong. This is particularly true of missed opportunities. We ask what we should have done, what we could have done differently and how we can do things better next time. In a sales or business development context, we review lost pitches and tenders and look for the lessons to be learned.
ARAG appoints David Haynes to UK Board
Leading legal expenses and assistance provider ARAG plc has appointed David Haynes as a Director on the company’s board.
What can we learn from the Winter Olympics?
I don’t know about you, but I have been glued to the Winter Olympics for the last couple of weeks. Being sports mad, I knew I would follow certain events, but as with any Olympic Games, I have found myself watching sports I wasn’t previously familiar with, and learning a lot more about certain others. Who knew what a hog line was before last week?!
How conveyancing ‘front of house’ will improve your conversion rate
Given the volume of complaints that the industry receives, it could be said that conveyancers don’t have the best reputation.
iManage delivers robust security solutions to global law firm Thompson & Knight
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Thompson & Knight LLP – one of the most highly recognized law firms with a strong focus in the energy industry – has selected iManage to deliver robust security applications to protect the firm.
Blog
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.
