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Just 2 weeks until free national conference tackles cyber crime threat
There are just two weeks left until tmgroup’s National Conference “Risky Business: Cyber Crime in the Property Transaction” takes place in London.
RSM Case Study – The benefits of investing in management information: Barlow Robbins LLP
The decision to invest in management information was fairly straightforward in that I was taken on as a non-lawyer to run the business of the law firm but above all things taking over from the then managing partner who was a lawyer.
Square One Law successfully deploys Peppermint
Square One Law the 16 partner, Newcastle based, commercial law firm has chosen Peppermint Technology, with its Microsoft Dynamics CRM cloud based technology platform, as a cornerstone in the further scale up and development of its business.
UAE law firm, Afridi & Angell, selects Lexis® InterAction® for relationship intelligence
Afridi & Angell, a United Arab Emirates full service business law firm, has selected Lexis® InterAction® from LexisNexis® Enterprise Solutions as the firm’s client relationship management solution of choice.
Calvin Smith joins Temple Legal Protection as sales director
Specialist legal expenses insurer, Temple Legal Protection, is delighted to announce the appointment of Calvin Smith. He joins the company as Sales Director and will be based at Temple’s office in central Bristol. Calvin brings a wealth of experience in insurance sales and account management to the business that will further strengthen Temple’s team of insurance experts.
CIWEM report: clear case for stronger SuDS legislation
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) have published new research urging the government to ensure that new housing developments include sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), as standard.
Redbrick Solutions announce new release of Redbrick Practice Management
Redbrick Solutions have announced this week that the latest version of their award winning practice management solution has been released.
Search Acumen comments on the government’s Housing White Paper
The battle for a more efficient housing market has sprung into action with the publication of the Housing White Paper marking a vital acknowledgement of the current broken system. Planning for the right homes in the right places, building homes faster and diversifying the market are all welcomed ploys, but the announced modernisation of Land Registry mustn’t be overlooked as a leap in the right direction for our industry.
How one law firm set the textbook standard for integrating outsourced partnerships
Talk of ‘critical first impressions’ is nothing new, yet giving the highest quality communication when dealing with clients is still chronically overlooked in business. In the UK, a third of business calls go unanswered when clients call. Couple this with the fact that over two thirds (69%) of people won’t leave a voicemail message when their call isn’t answered and instead hang up.
O’Connors expands corporate team with appointment of Christina Millan
Liverpool and London-based law firm, O’Connors, has appointed corporate lawyer Christina Millan to its corporate team as it continues to build for the future. Christina joins from the Liverpool office of DWF LLP where she handled a wide variety of corporate and commercial transactions and corporate governance work.
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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.
