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Land Data agrees extension to NLIS Hub contract
Land Data has confirmed an extension to the NLIS Hub contract has been agreed with the existing provider Decision Insight Information Group (DIIG).
Arent Fox Strengthens Ability to Safeguard Critical Data with iManage Advanced Security Solutions
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Arent Fox LLP – one of one of the most diverse general practice law firms in the country with approximately 400 attorneys – has selected iManage to strengthen its overall security profile, all in the iManage Cloud.
One in 10 calls to a law firm is a new business enquiry
One in 10 calls a law firm receives is a new business enquiry, according to new data by Moneypenny, and says this new business could be lost if the call is not captured at this crucial stage.
Private Client Lawyers: Are you Ready to Declare your Competence?
Certainty Expert Webinars are delighted to welcome Mark Solon, Wilmington Legal who will be presenting the next instalment of Certainty Expert Webinar – Private Client Lawyers: Are you Ready to Declare your Competence?
England’s new homes shortfall will reach more than one million by 2022
England is on course to be lacking more than one million new homes to meet the demands of a growing population after years of reducing new home build development.
New Platform Supports Continuing Growth of Property Searches Scotland
Property Searches Scotland have launched their innovative search ordering platform to save even more time for conveyancers as they continue to strengthen their position in the Scottish property market.
InfoTrack and Lexis® Visualfiles™ CMS integration key to efficiency
Leading South East law firm, Judge and Priestley, is the first firm to take advantage of Visualfiles’ new partnership with legal service provider, InfoTrack
Sills & Betteridge signs up to SOS Connect
East Midlands law firm Sills & Betteridge Solicitors has signed up to integrated practice and case management with SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software after a decade of growth.
Are you ready for the Criminal Finance Act 2017?
Set to come into effect tomorrow, the Criminal Finances Act 2017 received Royal Assent on 27th April 2017 and was the UK Government’s response to the “Panama Papers” scandal.
Search Acumen comments on DCLG Help-to-Buy Equity Loan Scheme Statistics to June 30th, 2017
“The good news in the most recent Help-to-Buy loan scheme figures is just papering over the cracks in our housing market. A record number of borrowers in Q2 2017 took advantage of the programme and that’s an admirable thing. But, borrowers had to take on more debt than ever to make their homeownership dreams a reality. In London in particular, many first-time buyers are resorting to taking on equity loans of up to 40%.”
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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.
