associate news
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.
Eclipse implements its Proclaim Case Management Software solution at new start-up firm, McDermott Smith Law
Eclipse Legal Systems is implementing its Law Society Endorsed Proclaim Case Management Software solution at new start-up, McDermott Smith Law.
First4Lawyers to launch White Paper on customer journey in legal services
First4Lawyers will launch its latest White Paper in September 2016 on the customer journey in legal services.
Concert’s Legal Communications Report now available
Concert Network’s annual research into how legal firms communicate with their clients is now available.
New apprenticeships in law planned for Wales
Aspiring lawyers in Wales will soon have a new way to begin their careers as apprenticeships in conveyancing and probate are due to go live in early 2017.
Conveyancers urged to check validity of law firms as bogus firms double over last 4 years
SearchFlow comments on SRA’s finding that more than 700 bogus firms were reported in both 2014 and 2015, a figure that has doubled since 2012.
Quittance Personal Injury announce support for the SIA
Quittance Personal Injury have announced their corporate sponsorship of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), the leading national user-led charity for spinal cord injured (SCI) people.
Build relationships with referrers now to avoid potential downturn
As if the extraordinary events of early summer weren’t daunting enough – leaving the security of the European Union, the pound going into free fall, and a new prime minister in place before anyone could catch their breath – the reality of where to find new clients in a potential downturn looms large.
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How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
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.
