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How to reduce the risk of estate misdistribution

29 May 2018

Personal representatives have an enormous weight on their shoulders when administering the estate of a deceased person. All of the legal and financial responsibility falls to the executor or administrator of the estate and it can be extremely complicated if the estate is distributed incorrectly.


Ipswich firm sitting pretty with SOS Connect

29 May 2018

Ipswich law firm Prettys Solicitors has signed up to integrated practice and matter management with SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software due to its “proven track record.”


Catch-all solution to in-house staffing problems: outsourcing!

29 May 2018

Every employer knows that, at some point in their life, employees will be absent and depart their place of work. Such matters are not always possible to predict. That’s the main reason for the immense popularity of outsourced cashiering services as a more reliable alternative to in-house staff.


Seven essential steps to renewing your law firm’s Professional Indemnity Insurance

29 May 2018

By Tim Grant, operations manager of Trinity. Partnering with LEAP legal software, Trinity recognises that through the use of LEAP’s practice management software, improvements in security and processes play a significant and important role when presenting and negotiating terms with insurers.


How many genealogists does it take…?

24 May 2018

There are a vast number of family historians and genealogists working in the UK but how do you know that the organisation you are using is the best choice for you and your client? The cheapest option may not always be the best option. Title Research highlight two recent case studies that may make you carefully consider your options going forward.


The big compliance questions – how are firms measuring up?

23 May 2018

At the recent Teal Compliance Conference, we had some fun with one of those new fangled audience voting tools. It meant that we could ask the delegates all sorts of interesting questions, which they could answer completely anonymously.


InfoTrack offers free educational “All about GDPR” webinar

22 May 2018

InfoTrack has partnered with compliance experts Riliance to bring property professionals a free webinar on GDPR.


Irwin Mitchell selects LexisPSL as its preferred legal practical guidance solution

22 May 2018

LexisNexis UK, a leading global provider of information and analytics, today announced that Irwin Mitchell, the 11th largest law firm in the UK, has selected LexisPSL as its preferred practical guidance platform.


Survey says 70% of legal firms will grow this year

22 May 2018

An Oyez Professional Services survey finds solicitors optimistic about future and only a quarter are certain that Brexit will affect them.


Riding the proptech wave to industry revolution

22 May 2018

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) outlined a set of bold new measures to professionalise the sector, drive up standards and bring an end to rogue actors in the property industry. This, alongside a number of recent initiatives including Land Registry’s Digital Street programme, all adds up to far more than just a spring clean-up of the homebuying experience. New and exciting potential is emerging from proptech initiatives that can move the idea of a new-look property buying experience from political theory to practical reality.

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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.


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