associate news
DAS appoints Richard Harris as Chief Claims Officer
The DAS UK Group is pleased to confirm that Richard Harris has been appointed as Chief Claims Officer (CCO), reporting directly to the UK Group CEO, Paul Asplin. Richard has responsibility for all claims functions along with supporting colleagues and business partners in the wider business strategy.
Proclaim connector for dotMailer now available
Eclipse Legal Systems announces new integrated email marketing solution
UK legal firms should treat regulator’s fining consultation as a wake-up call
Legal firms in England and Wales are awaiting the outcome of a consultation that could see their regulator gain more power over its fining capabilities. The Solicitor’s Regulation Association (SRA) is proposing that it should be able to increase its fining powers to £100,000 for – among other reasons – consistency, fairness and prompter action on regulatory infringements – and it has huge implications for legal practitioners who are not paying enough attention to the regulator’s expectations, and those of their own clients.
Law firms thrown lifeline in rough seas as storm gets heavy 360 Legal Group launch pro bono financial advice line for the legal profession
Thousands of law firms are currently facing a bleak financial outlook in England and Wales but a new confidential advice line is being launched to help them through the turmoil.
Shelter chooses SOS software for major practice management project
One of the UK’s leading charities, Shelter, has signed up to a new practice management system from Solicitors Own Software (SOS).
Best Practice Online to teach law firms marketing techniques on a tight budget
Joe Reevy, MD of bestpracticeonline.com (BPO) , the leading suppliers of web marketing platforms and content for law firms, will be speaking at the annual strategy conference of HighStreetLawyer on March 12th.
Moneypenny case study – Chadwick Lawrence LLP
Yorkshire firm Chadwick Lawrence outlines how Moneypenny’s service has been working for them for more than four years.
Slater & Gordon launches clinical negligence team in Yorkshire
Law firm Slater & Gordon will now offer clinical negligence legal advice in Yorkshire after appointing specialist lawyer Rachel Brown to its Sheffield office.
OneSearch Remortgage benefits from refresh as market picks-up
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has today officially announced the re-fresh of its popular OneSearch Remortgage search and insurance solution aimed at conveyancers. OneSearch Remortgage which was originally launched 10 years ago, uses real-time data for remortage searches and comes with a comprehensive insurance for Local Land Charges.
Garvins Solicitors LLP chooses Proclaim
Ambitious injury claim litigation practice, Garvins Solicitors LLP, is implementing the Proclaim Case Management Software solution from Eclipse Legal Systems.
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Amplifying reach through employee-driven thought leadership
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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.
