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Client’s best interests, law firms and advice on time limits
When acting for clients we are always aware of any relevant time limits of their case. In common with most firms, we use our various systems to record and flag up the time limits to ourselves and advise the client of them in our initial review of their case.
Search Acumen comments on today’s HMRC property transaction data
It’s no surprise that the number of property transactions is down again this month, with September’s dramatic fluctuations in the value of the pound and emerging confusion over whether the government will seek a ‘hard’ or ‘soft’ Brexit.
Eclipse implements its Proclaim Debt Recovery Practice Management system at Stenfield Solicitors
Eclipse Legal Systems, the sole Law Society Endorsed legal software provider, is implementing its Proclaim Practice Management Software solution at Stenfield Solicitors, a niche practice specialising in debt collection and dispute resolution.
Birmingham expansion for leading legal costs specialists Burcher Jennings
A new Birmingham office is the latest addition to the growing UK network of legal costs specialists Burcher Jennings.
Peppermint seminar: Transform client service
Peppermint technology to work to transform the way lawyers support their clients, and to get work done more efficiently.
“The resilience of the residential property sector is positioning us robustly for the significant economic and political changes ahead”
Andy Sommerville, director of Search Acumen, comments on ONS/Land Registry UK House Price Index, August 2016.
Legal practices miss the most calls on Tuesday at 10am, Moneypenny finds
Legal firms are missing the most calls in the first half of the week, with their lines the busiest at 10am on a Tuesday, according to telephone answering specialist, Moneypenny.
Eclipse works in conjunction with Brabners to develop bespoke Plot Sales Case Management Software solution
“Eclipse is the market-leader for legal software solutions and it was clear that Brabners could benefit from a huge ROI with the Proclaim Case Management system.”
Transparent Terms and Conditions promise fair business
Transparent Terms and Conditions give everyone peace of mind that they are receiving a fair service from tmgroup – no matter what size their firm is.
“The storm in the housing market is settling”
Andy Sommerville, director of Search Acumen, comments on the RICS residential market survey, September 2016.
Blog
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.
Law firms need to go beyond document checks
At the root of every failed compliance review is a familiar phrase: a calm assertion of “but we did a document check”.
