associate news
Eclipse’s Proclaim Case Management Software solution enables seamless file transfer at Sterling Costs
Eclipse Legal Systems, the sole Law Society Endorsed legal software provider, is implementing its Proclaim Case Management Software solution at Sterling Costs, a national firm of Costs Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen.
Slough is home to the highest density of property titles owned by overseas businesses outside central London
Slough features the highest density of property titles outside of London owned by companies registered overseas, according to new postcode analysis of Land Registry data by Search Acumen, the conveyancing search provider.
Rise in will disputes
As the population of the UK gets older, there is likely to be an increase in the number of disputes over wills thanks to the rise in numbers suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia.
New suite of funding services to drive renewed focus on legal sector profitability from costs and pricing specialists Burcher Jennings
Established legal costs and pricing specialist Burcher Jennings is to use an innovative new range of growth and related funding services to drive a renewed focus on boosting law firm profitability.
SearchFlow launches unrivalled mapping and ordering tool for coveyancers
SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, has launched its enhanced online mapping and ordering platform tool for commercial and residential property transactions, offering significant time and cost savings and improved user experience.
Environmental searches: a simple solution to the complex issue of flood risk
In June, we witnessed flash flooding on an almost biblical scale. In parts of Southern England, cars were caught in rising floodwaters and businesses were forced to close as almost a month’s worth of rainfall fell in just one hour.
Search Acumen comments on today’s HMRC Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics
Andrew Lloyd, managing director of Search Acumen, comments on today’s HMRC Quarterly Stamp Duty Statistics.
CLC cuts regulatory fee rates, reports on a successful PII round
The CLC, the specialist property law regulator has confirmed that it will reduce regulatory fees rates for firms by 20% with effect from 1st November 2016.
Cash v Profit – Why lawyers must understand the impact for clients
One in four businesses fail in the first year; and over a half don’t get past 5 years due to poor cash flow management.
Sydney Mitchell strengthens “long established connection” with SOS
Birmingham law firm Sydney Mitchell has deepened its relationship with Solicitors Own Software (SOS) by signing up to SOS Connect for practice and case management.
Blog
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.
