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Innovative Legal Hub in Glasgow – with free space if you are innovating
The Peloton Communications group provide online business generation and creative strategies for the legal sector. Comprising of Curated Media, Moore Legal Technology, and Network Legal, our companies work with law firms in the UK and beyond from our collaborative work space in central Glasgow – and we want to share that space with you.
Irwin Mitchell Announces Appointment Of Adrian Barlow As National Head Of Real Estate
Law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced that it has appointed Pinsent Masons’ partner Adrian Barlow to the role of National Head of Real Estate.
Value for money, proportionate and effective regulation
Three-quarters of CLC lawyers think that regulation by the CLC provides value for money and supports innovation and growth in their business. Now the CLC has launched a consultation on the objectives and principles that should govern the setting of licence and practice fees. This follows a 20% reduction in entity fee rates in 2016.
Political storms, economic calm
The last 12 months proved to be a period where it would have been advisable to observe the turmoil in world politics with detached interest and under no circumstances attempt to alter one’s investment portfolio in response. In the link below, we discuss how our recommended asset allocations changed in response to the political turmoil over the year and consider the performance of the model against both its peer group and industry comparators.
Reduce your insurance costs with Lexcel
The benefits of being Lexcel accredited to a Law firm’s Professional Indemnity insurance should not be underestimated. Insurers do not specifically advertise discounts for firms who are Lexcel accredited but underwriters may look at such firms more favourably.
Linetime practice and case management on the move with Travlaw
Travlaw LLP has signed up for Linetime’s Liberate software solution to improve efficiency across the practice and maximise client service.
Search Acumen comments on the latest RICS Residential Market Survey
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on the latest RICS Residential Market Survey for April 2017
Moore Legal Technology – Helping Modern Lawyers Thrive as part of Peloton Communications Group
Moore Legal Technology and sister companies Curated Media and Network Legal all have one thing in common – helping law firms and lawyers use the internet more effectively to generate more business online.
RSM appoints new corporate and partnership law partner in growing legal practice
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed legal specialist Rachel Khiara as a partner in its growing legal practice.
Thames Water Property Searches announce free CPD event on Commercial Conveyancing
Each year Thames Water Property Searches invite industry leading speakers to present on a wide range of topics relating to the challenges and opportunities currently facing conveyancers. Experts in their field, the speakers provide in-depth knowledge, bags of enthusiasm and some great ideas that can be immediately implemented into your day-to-day activities.
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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.
