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Actionstep establishes AI center of excellence
Actionstep has established a dedicated AI Center of Excellence, incorporating AI expertise, AI best practices for law firm management and a future-focused roadmap with AI functionality woven throughout.
Leading commercial real estate law firm achieves “best migration” yet
Denver-based law firm Otten Johnson faced challenges with an outdated document creation system, where inconsistent functionality led to growing user frustration.
Preparing for Awaab’s law
The government has confirmed that Awaab’s Law will have a phased introduction, with the phase one coming into force on October 27, 2025.
iManage accelerates growth while launching advanced AI capabilities
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™, has unveiled significant investments in AI innovation across the platform
Free ILFM event for COFAs: An insight into compliance, risk and valuation
The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) is hosting a free specialist breakfast event on Wednesday 10 September 2025, tailored exclusively for those working in compliance and financial oversight roles at law firms.
What is the difference between a locum solicitor and a consultant solicitor?
As the desire for a more balanced life continues among professionals, especially Generation Z, many solicitors are choosing to step away from partnership tracks and explore more flexible ways of working.
Building a healthy risk and compliance culture in law firms
At the recent Legal Compliance Collectives Unconference hosted by Miller, one of the recurring themes among delegates was how law firms are actively working to cultivate a strong and sustainable risk and compliance culture.
Litera announces strategic investment in Postilize
Litera has announced a strategic investment in Postilize to accelerate innovation in business development with the launch of Foundation Proactive, Powered by Postilize.
ECCTA: How technology will help firms keep up with new AML regulations
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) sets out a new approach to AML, and its measures are due to take effect over the coming months.
Update on the duties of COFAs
The COFA plays an important part in ensuring accountability and adherence to the SRA Accounts Rules as well as more widely on the controls required over the financial procedures of a law firm
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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover
For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.
Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?
For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.
Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding
Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.
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