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Risk management firm launches tool to combat email fraudsters
Lawyer Checker are pleased to be launching a new product to help professionals effectively secure their firm’s email. OnDMARC provides a protective barrier for your firm’s email correspondence, shielding both your staff and clients from one of the most common types of online fraud.
Peppermint Technology appoints a new CEO as they invest in the next phase of growth
Peppermint Technology, the market leading Cloud and Microsoft Application Platform for UK legal service providers, has today announced a new CEO as it embarks on its next phase of ambitious growth.
The number of business-related laws passed in the UK has dropped 13% in a year
Research by Thomson Reuters Legal business shows the number of business-related laws passed in the UK has fallen 13% over the last year to 1,123 in June 2017, down from 1,295 in June 2016.
New Customer Experience Manager joins SearchFlow
SearchFlow, the UK’s leading conveyancing search solutions provider, has today announced the appointment of Katriona O’Hare as its new Customer Experience Manager. With over 20 years’ experience in leadership positions in customer service and as a Qualified Business and Mentoring Coach, Katriona’s focus is on delivering an amazing customer journey.
Intestacy? Let the search be the judge of that
Outlined below are two case studies following Certainty Will Searches last week where the estates were ‘believed’ to be intestate and the solicitors involved provided polar opposite advice to their clients.
Redbrick Solutions have been quick to respond to news that SDLT will be replaced with LTT in Wales
Like SDLT, LTT will be payable when you buy or lease a building or land over a certain price. It may affect house buyers and sellers and businesses including builders, property developers and agents involved in the transaction process (such as solicitors and conveyancers).
Blake Morgan live on the Peppermint Platform
Leading national law firm Blake Morgan LLP has completed the first phase of their transition to the Peppermint legal services platform. This important milestone for the firm marks the start of an ongoing technological journey that will underpin the firm’s future growth strategy and help to continuously evolve and innovate the client experience.
Why your IT partner should be a legal specialist
It’s a widely known fact among CIO’s that using a cloud infrastructure provider to support their IT strategy is a key component of progression and increased profitability. Gartner recently reported that 80% of CIO’s will migrate to a cloud-based environment within the next few years.
Announcement – Celebration of life
It is with great difficulty that we announce the very sad news of our colleague and friend Peter Sowerby passing away yesterday.
Find out how adoption can impact genealogical research
Title Research have written a commentary piece on how adoption can impact genealogical research. This is in light of a recent article from the Yorkshire Post, which revealed that lawyers are searching for a mystery heir who is expected to inherit millions after his mother left him her fortune in her Will.
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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.
Why menopause support belongs on every law firm’s agenda
Progression in the law slows significantly as women approach senior leadership. Most will be at the height of their careers around the average age menopause symptoms begin.
