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Tenzing backs leading managed service provider to the legal sector, Converge TS
UK lower mid-market investor, Tenzing, today announces its investment in Converge-IT.Net Ltd (‘Converge TS’), the specialist provider of managed and hosted IT services to the UK legal sector.
Tikit webinar: PwC, Tikit and Introhive on building better relationships with your CRM
Cracking the user adoption challenge is the first step to harnessing the power of your CRM system. If the system is being used properly, what exactly can users expect to gain which will help them manage their relationships?
Taking the pain out of complaints handling
When it comes to dealing with complaints, 9 out of 10 firms recognise that it makes sound commercial and business sense to handle complaints quickly and efficiently. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Legal Ombudsman (LeO) jointly commissioned London Economics and YouGov to undertake independent research into the experiences and effectiveness of solicitors’ first tier complaints handling process.
Hoowla launch Wills and LPA calculator
Following on from the success of their Conveyancing Quote Calculator, and with demand from customers, Hoowla have launched a Wills and LPA Calculator. As with the Conveyancing Calculator, the Wills and LPA Calculator enables firms to streamline their internal process of generating and emailing quotes for wills and lasting power of attorney, reducing the quoting time down to under a minute.
New Conveyancing Firm LPL Choose Hoowla for their Case Management Software
Launched in August 2017, Manchester’s newest conveyancing firm LPL have partnered with Hoowla to enable them to provide a fast, efficient and modern service to their clients using Hoowla’s case management software.
Dishonesty: Oh my, we’re finally moving away from the ‘Ghosh Test’
The recent Supreme Court ruling in Ivey v Genting Casinos (UK) Ltd t/a Crockfords [2017] UKSC 67 will have a huge impact upon the test for ‘dishonesty’ in criminal and professional disciplinary proceedings. Since 1982, dishonesty has been considered on the basis of the two stage, objective and subjective test arising out of R v Ghosh [1982] EWCA, – the “Ghosh Test”.
Government response to Lammy review a ‘missed opportunity’
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has expressed disappointment that no new action has been announced to improve the diversity of the judiciary in the Government’s response to the Lammy Review.
International Legal Practice Osborne Clarke Leads the Way as the First EMEA Firm to Implement iManage with Microsoft Office 2016 and Windows 10
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that international legal practice Osborne Clarke – a renowned firm with more than 700 lawyers in 25 international locations – is leading the legal community as the first EMEA law firm to implement iManage Work Product Management with Microsoft Office 2016 and Windows 10.
Ethics for Law Firms: A refresher for practitioners & law firm employees
Ethical practice is central to the work of all lawyers. Without a high standard of integrity our clients and the wider public will lose trust in the profession.
SSB Solicitors signs up to SOS Connect
Specialist entertainment industry law firm SSB Solicitors has signed up to SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software after conducting a search for “best of breed” legal software.
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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.
