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Legal forms: past, present and future
In its first 100 years, Oyez, originally known as The Solicitor’s Law Stationery Society and founded in 1888 by a group of solicitors, grew to become the largest UK legal supplier
BW Legal continue expansion with Case Management from Linetime
Leeds based BW Legal are rightfully proud of becoming one of the leading providers of litigation services in the UK. Having expanded to 200 staff within the last five years they are now set for further growth with a recently approved law firm based in the city of Glasgow. The new practice will initially offer additional legal services to the Leeds firm’s client base and the firm will use the Liberate Case Management software provided by Linetime. The system is being provided as a Microsoft Azure cloud based solution.
Tax Year End Checklist
As the United States adjusts to life under President Trump and the UK and Europe assess the implications of Brexit, one could be forgiven for letting events either side of the Atlantic distract from successfully utilising the various allowances and exemptions available before the end of the tax year on 5 April.
Key milestone celebrated as 1,000th consumer registers for tmconnect
tmgroup are pleased to announce that they have reached yet another key milestone with their tmconnect consumer portal, and now have over 1,000 consumers registered.
DAS UK Group publishes White Paper on likely costs and consequences of the Ministry of Justice whiplash reforms
DAS has published a wide-ranging white paper on the likely outcomes of the MOJ’s proposed whiplash reforms. The paper examines the consequences of the government reforms, which have been designed to address the amount of compensation being paid by the insurance industry for soft tissue injuries and the knock-on effect this could have for people who sustain injuries.
Lisa Fricker joins Temple Legal Protection as Solicitor Services Manager
Specialist legal expenses insurer, Temple Legal Protection is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Fricker. She joins the company as Solicitor Services Manager and will be based at the company’s Bristol office. Lisa brings a wealth of legal insurance experience to the business that will further strengthen Temple’s team of experts.
Just 10 places left for free #cybercrime national conference
There are just 10 places left for tmgroup’s National Conference “Risky Business: Cyber Crime in the Property Transaction”, taking place in London one week today!
New technology makes “hard to find” business information, easy
Award-winning technology provider InfoTrack has today announced a quicker and easier way to find and analyse information on global companies and individuals.
JPS Walker implements Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management system for niche litigation work
New litigation firm, JPS Walker, is implementing the Proclaim Practice Management Software solution from Eclipse Legal Systems, the Law Society’s sole endorsed provider.
Search Acumen comments on the ONS House Price Index, December 2016
“2017 will almost certainly be another year of big house price increases. The final month of 2016 saw a 1.4% jump in house prices, setting the tone for the year ahead.
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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.
