associate news
Allianz Legal Protection launches new partnership with Forster Dean Solicitors
Allianz Legal Protection (ALP) has partnered with Forster Dean Solicitors; a leading multi-disciplined law firm which offers a wide range of legal services to support claimants across the North West.
OneSearch Direct commissions impact study on price transparency proposals
OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, has commissioned an impact study in collaboration with Tonic Works and supported by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, to investigate the impact of adding an instant fee estimate generator to a law firm’s website. The findings are to be examined in a series of free roadshow and networking events held across the UK, including Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London (Legalex), and Bristol, starting from February 1st.
Document sharing in the modern law firm
Gone are the days of lawyers having to carry heavy briefcases and large folders full of documents. Technology has enabled lawyers and their clients to share and collaborate across multiple documents with single handheld devices such as tablets or laptops.
Why lawyers really have to stop hating CRM
Customer Relationship Management systems have the potential to give firms a huge competitive advantage – but all too often they don’t because the data being entered is partial, patchy or out of date. Firms have a lot to gain if they can raise the consistency and quality of data entry, argues Simon Elven. The trick lies in utilising software that makes it a painless process.
BBC row may have contributed to spike in equal pay claims at employment tribunal
High profile equal pay claims like the one involving BBC presenters may have contributed to a spike in such cases since last summer’s Supreme Court ruling on employment tribunal fees, according to leading provider of legal services and advice to businesses, ARAG.
Russell Cooke Solicitors signs up to ‘straightforward and honest’ SOS Connect
Top 100 law firm Russell Cooke Solicitors has signed up to SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software after engaging external consultants to test the market.
Moore Legal Technology experiences international growth
It’s been an exciting start to the year for Moore Legal Technology, with new clients from the Cayman Islands and Malta joining our expanding client roster.
Linetime B2C improving client communication and service
Exciting developments lie ahead in 2018 for Coltman Warner Cranston with the development and implementation of Linetime’s B2C Client Portal which allows real time access and communication with the existing Linetime Case Management system.
Legal Eye Team Continues To Build With Key Appointment
Continuing to expand their team, Legal Eye are pleased to announce the appointment of their newest member.
Tikit retains its ISO 9001 certification for global Support Desks for eighth consecutive year
Tikit has retained ISO 9001:2008 accreditation for all of its support offices in the UK, Canada and Australia.
Blog
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.
