associate news
Award winning commercial law firm chooses Eclipse Proclaim
Sherrards Solicitors is implementing the Proclaim Case Management Software Solution from Eclipse Legal Systems.
Online legal marketing specialists mmadigital on the international stage
The online marketing agency for the legal sector, mmadigital, has given law firms an insight into positive online presence at a major conference in Spain.
Morrisons Solicitors LLP signs ten year deal with Peppermint to deliver its vision
Morrisons Solicitors LLP is the latest progressive law firm to sign up for the award-winning platform from Peppermint Technology.
Santa brings early news of new jobs as law firm calls increase
Father Christmas had a sackful of early special gifts to deliver when he stopped off at telephone answering specialist Moneypenny with yuletide news of 100 new jobs.
Stigma of dementia leading to rise in will disputes
Specialist lawyers at Irwin Mitchell see significant rise in number of contested wills involving mental capacity issues.
350th firm signs up for Advanced Legal PCMS
Max Engel & Co LLP has become the 350th firm to sign up for ALB, Advanced Legal’s fully integrated practice and case management system (PCMS).
Legal Focus, part six: SRA and accountant’s reports – the current position
The final installment of Hazlewoods Legal Focus series focusses on SRA and accountant’s reports. Read more about the current position the legal sector is in and how to deal with it.
OneSearch Direct provides better service for Betteridges
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has announced that it now supplies Betteridges Solicitors.
Legal Focus, part five: Residual balances rules have changed
The penultimate guide in Hazlewood’s Legal Focus series looks at confirmation of the increase in the limit for donating residual client balances without prior SRA authorisation.
Ascent Legal reports 10% rise in ‘bizarre’ freeman on the land defences
Ascent Legal, one of the UK’s leading specialist recoveries law firms, has reported a 10% increase in bogus ‘freeman on the land’ defences filed by defendants facing unsecured and secured debts.
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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.
