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Have you got that in writing?
It’s a phrase we have almost certainly all used – lawyers or not – “have you got that in writing?” And while lawyers may stake a claim for teaching members of the public to be more savvy when settling a dispute or a complaint, we still see examples of firms suffering after falling to follow their own golden rule.
DAS appoints new CFO
Leading legal expenses insurer, DAS has appointed Dr Thomas Jannakos as their Chief Finance Officer and board director. He takes over from the recently retired CFO Paul Gibson.
Tough tactics secure awards for LawNet firms
The hard-hitters were out in force at this year’s LawNet awards, with the winning firms all showcasing strategies that are putting them out in front.
Are your biggest risks sitting next to you?
It is clear that many firms still don’t consider the risks their people could pose to their businesses, especially outside of normal working hours. Riliance looks at these HR risks within law firms.
PCB Solicitors, Shropshire – a Moneypenny case study
Based in Shropshire, PCB Solicitors, have offices in Shrewsbury, Telford, Broseley, Church Stretton, Craven Arms, Knighton, Ludlow, and Worcester, offering expertise across all aspects of private and commercial law. In September 2013 the firm linked up with telephone answering specialist Moneypenny who now assist them with well over 1,000 calls every month.
Tina Gosal joins the Legal Eye team
The Legal Eye team has expanded once again and welcomes the newest member, Tina Gosal.
Virtual Practices a perfect fit for Verdant Legal
Specialist law firm Verdant Legal has opted for the Virtual Practices (VP) hosted legal software and outsourced cashiering service just months after its launch.
TM Group named best building and property internet business in IBA Awards
TM Group, the UK’s leading provider of residential property conveyancing searches has this week been named best building and property internet business in the IBA Awards 2013/14 in recognition of their innovative and effective conveyancing search platform.
Steeles Law LLP selects ILB from Advanced Legal as their legal platform of choice
Norwich based law firm, Steeles Law has today announced that it has selected ILB, a fully integrated practice and case management system (PCMS) from Advanced Legal, as its new legal technology platform.
Take action to maximise the profitability of your conveyancing transactions, says Redbrick Solutions
The volume of house sales in England and Wales is on the up. According to data published in the Land Registry House Price Index, September 2013, the number of houses sold in July 2013 was up 17% compared to July 2012. In some price bands, the number of completed house sales in July 2013 was over 20% higher than in July 2012.
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Mazur: a symptom not a cause?
If Mazur is a symptom, what does it mean for the underlying health of our civil justice system: the ‘finest legal system in the world’?
Cross-generation collaboration: the key to in-house legal tech adoption
In-house legal function leaders will increasingly have to evolve their thinking on how to manage multigenerational teams containing differing levels of technological expertise.
AI and law firm risk – the view of professional indemnity insurers
In considering law firm applications for cover, many insurers will expect to see evidence of how firms are adapting to AI and preparing for the future.
