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Advanced Legal urges firms to act now as Windows Server 2003 nears end-of-life
Legal firms could compromise the security of their clients’ data and their professional reputation unless they migrate from Windows Server 2003 to an alternative platform, warns leading software provider, Advanced Legal.
CPD changes for all SRA regulated firms
In May 2014 the SRA adopted its recommended plan for the reform of the CPD system that has governed the continuing education requirements for solicitors since 1985.
BBC R4 give fake law firms top billing
Lawyer Checker investigates BBC Radio 4 You and Yours claim that as an industry scam alerts and reports of fraudsters have doubled in 2014 from the previous year.
Laird evolution into languages
Laird Expert launched ‘Laird Languages’ providing Interpretation, Translation and Witness Statement services across the UK about a year ago.
New solicitor for Irwin Mitchell’s property litigation team
The Sheffield-based property litigation team at national law firm Irwin Mitchell has added to its expertise with the appointment of solicitor Joanne Shaw.
LHD Solicitors chooses Eclipse Proclaim
Criminal law specialist, LHD Solicitors, to implement Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management Solution.
Year end tax planning checklist
With Christmas over and tax returns for 2013/14 perhaps only just filed thoughts of checking your tax position for the 2014/15 tax year may not be top of your list.
New SRA consultation on accountant’s reports
On 19 November 2014 the SRA issued its latest consultation document on the SRA Accounts Rules and the role of the Reporting Accountant.
Home Condition Survey – A quick and cost effective survey for your clients
According to a WHICH? Report, consumers who have their property surveyed save an average £2,000 on the property price.
Legal sector apprenticeships championed by Damar Training
Damar Training, which has been at the forefront of the development and delivery of the new legal services apprenticeships, has championed the sector in its annual Apprenticeship Awards.
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The cost of systemic failure and childbirth injuries
Recent reports show that the NHS has paid almost £3.5bn in medical claims around childbirth injuries over the past six years.
Mazur: when regulators make simple things complicated
What the last six months have shown is that supervision cannot be treated as a background compliance obligation quietly managed somewhere in a firm’s operational processes.
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.
