associate news
National Accident Helpline launches national award for law students
A national award to recognise young legal talent has been launched today by National Accident Helpline.
Peppermint Technology is double finalist in UK IT Industry Awards
Peppermint Technology, the legal technology innovator, has been made a finalist in two categories of the UK IT Industry Awards 2014.
Property Search South West now powered by OneSearch Data
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has officially announced that it now supplies Property Search South West.
Leading UK law firm Geldards selects HighQ and Tikit for collaborative extranet services
Leading UK law firm Geldards has chosen HighQ Collaborate, through technology suppliers Tikit, as their new client extranet platform.
Tikit introduces BT cloud voice service for small and medium sized firms
BT Business has launched a new cloud service through Tikit that delivers all the traditional office phone system call features and quality using a BT internet connection, providing a more flexible, future-proofed service.
Fraudulent solicitor and accomplices guilty of £30m mortgage fraud
Solicitors jailed for multiple bogus mortgages on strangers’ homes to the tune of £30m in mortgage fraud.
360 Legal Awards ‘a celebration of the UK legal sector’s future prospects’
Burcher Jennings sponsor law firm of the year award at 360 Legal Awards, with chief executive Martyn Jennings impressed by the winners and by the overall standard of entries.
Law Society call for ‘essential’ cyber security training with free bespoke online course
The government and Law Society have collaborated to create a bespoke free training course to help professionals protect themselves from information breaches and other threats that could potentially cost them millions of pounds.
Foot Anstey strikes up strategic partnership with SearchFlow
Leading regional law firm Foot Anstey is consolidating its conveyancing operation by appointing SearchFlow as sole provider for its residential business.
Cullimore Dutton implements OverVu dashboard reporting solution from Advanced Legal
Cullimore Dutton, one of Cheshire’s largest firms of solicitors has recently chosen to implement OverVu (powered by Exen Legal Solutions), Advanced Legal’s intuitive reporting solution, to improve fee earner and business performance.
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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.
The power of participation for trainees and apprentices
It’s important as a trainee or an apprentice to get involved in the life of your firm – even under the pressure of discovering how to navigate professional life and now the demands of the SQE.
