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Proclaim Practice Management Software – Winn Solicitors
“In legal services the days of 9 to 5, Monday to Friday, are gone…”
To VAT or not to VAT, that is the question
There is a famous case in VAT folklore around whether a Jaffa cake was indeed a cake or a biscuit. The answer defined the VAT treatment.
More to come as Moneypenny has its busiest new client month ever
For telephone answering specialist Moneypenny, March 2014 has proved to be its busiest month ever in terms of new clients taking up the service.
Peppermint triumphs at KnowList Awards for 2nd year
Peppermint Technology, the award winning legal technology innovator, triumphed once again in the prestigious industry KnowList awards. This time it was Peppermint’s Founder and CEO, Arlene Adams, who scooped the award for Leadership. Last year Peppermint was awarded the top… Read More
New training head drives differentiated learning delivery at LawNet
The law firm network LawNet is gearing up its training and development delivery with the appointment of a specialist head of learning, in a move designed to tackle any changes arising from the SRA’s current consultation on the future of CPD, which could see an end to the current hours-based approach.
mmadigital adds trio of clients as legal sector strategy gathers pace
In response to a five-fold increase in business from law firms during the past year, Manchester’s online marketing agency for law firms, mmadigital, is re-focusing its business solely on providing web design, video and, lead generation campaigns for law firms across all sectors both in the UK and internationally. The business now works with over 70 law firms.
LexisNexis locates your nearest legal service in a free iPhone app
LexisNexis UK, a leading provider of content and technology solutions, today announced that it has launched My Legal Places, a free legal app for Apple iPhone. The easy-to-use resource enables you to locate your nearest police stations, law courts, Citizen Advice Bureau and community legal offices.
CPD training – 7 ways to increase profit from residential conveyancing
With many Solicitors needing to improve their profit margins from residential conveyancing, ETSOS, the country’s leading property search supermarket, is pleased to announce a collaboration with fee improvement specialists Legal Mentors to deliver a CPD Training Course in Manchester for all Partners, Department Heads and Solicitors involved in residential conveyancing.
Hitachi Solutions partners with LexisNexis Enterprise Solutions to provide LexisOne
Hitachi Solutions, the Microsoft Dynamics solutions and services arm of Hitachi, partners with LexisNexis® Enterprise Solutions to provide organisations across the global legal sector with enterprise-grade business management system, LexisOne™, powered by Microsoft Dynamics® AX.
New chief executive for Irwin Mitchell as John Pickering decides to stand down
Pickering ends 37-year career with IM and forecasts ‘greater things’ for Top 20 law firm
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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.
