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Kreston Reeves and Quill co-ordinated input streamlines practices’ annual accounts
Annual accounting and SRA Accounts Rules inspections are a routine part of law firms’ calendars. Accurate, secure accounts management is a tremendous responsibility and preparing for these yearly events is often a stressful and worrying time.
LEAP provides outsourced cashier services to law firms
LEAP, the leading cloud-based practice management software provider, today announces a partnership with The Cashroom to provide outsourced cashier, management accounting and payroll services. The Cashroom will provide these services to LEAP client firms to increase efficiency, reduce costs and ensure full compliance with all Solicitors Accounts Rules.
CLC proposes ‘sentencing guidelines’ in disciplinary matters
The CLC, the regulator of specialist conveyancing and probate lawyers has today published proposed guidelines for sanctions to be used by its Adjudication Panel when making decisions in disciplinary cases.
Sponsoring the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2017
We are delighted to sponsor this year’s Chambers UK Bar Awards, which are set to take place in London on 26 October 2017.
How are your in-house clients approaching Brexit?
With over a year having passed since the UK voted to leave the EU, and some months since Article 50 was triggered, Brexit Day is no longer merely a hypothetical possibility. Against this backdrop, Thomson Reuters has conducted a survey of in-house lawyers to find out how businesses perceive Brexit, how they are planning for a range of possible Brexit scenarios, and the impact the Brexit vote has had on their operations to date.
Matter management in the cloud
On Tuesday at our inaugural customer summit, Generate, I was pleased to host a session with my colleague Gareth Jones, looking at the use of matter management in the cloud. The session explored specifically how smaller law firms are taking advantage of the cloud to enable them to overcome their biggest challenges and to set themselves apart at a time when firms are having to work harder to serve client demands and do more with fewer resources.
Redbrick Solutions announce series of ‘Law firm Growth and Compliance’ roadshows
Redbrick SolutionsRedbrick Solutions are delighted to announce a stellar line up for their upcoming Law Firm Growth and Compliance seminars. Conscious Solutions, Lawyer Checker, Converge Technology Specialists and Audit Compliance will all be presenting topical and practical sessions that are not to be missed.
Appointment and promotion for Quill duo
Manchester headquartered software and outsourcing service provider to the legal sector, Quill, has appointed seasoned business development and sales executive, Jo Poole, to its accounts management team.
Consistency trumps uncertainty
In another year of turmoil, both at home and abroad we should remember that there are some constants in life.
Lexis Draft transforms the way that Harper Macleod draft documents
Harper Macleod selects Lexis Draft, the multi-award winning toolbar, to help save time on documentation – while delivering a higher standard of service
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
Nine in 10 executives believe thought leadership is critical to building authority, yet only a quarter feel they have implemented a robust strategy.
Divorce escrow: asset sales before final settlement
When significant matrimonial assets are sold before a final financial order is agreed, holding the proceeds safely and neutrally can present real practical challenges.
AML lacks clarity – and standards are suffering
If firms are buckling under the pressure of AML regulations, subject to ever-increasing fines, then something is clearly not working as it should be.
