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A recent seminar hosted by TM Group and GroundSure brought together key industry commentators to discuss the speed of change in the commercial property sector. The event was aimed at helping lawyers identify legislative changes and act in the best interests of their clients whilst adapting as a firm in this fast changing environment.

The Legal market is no longer technologically lagging behind other industries. This week, the world’s tech giant Microsoft named legal technology newcomer Peppermint Technology as its UK Dynamics ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Partner of the Year. With hundreds of Microsoft partners in the UK serving many different sectors, the award is recognition and endorsement of the ground breaking Technology Platform Peppermint has developed for the UK Legal and Dispute markets. The announcement was made to the thousands of attendees at Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference held in Houston, USA.

A report by YouGov, for the legal services consumer panel has found that fixed fees for probate work have grown from 12 to 30 per cent over the last year. This is according to the panel’s annual tracker report.

Odd question maybe, but despite its simple premise the easier you make the ‘buying’ process, the happier your clients will be. And that means more word-of-mouth business, as those happy clients will talk about their experience.

Following the success of the series of 30 CPD Seminars during the first half of 2013, leading search provider PSG has announced a further 35 events during September 2013. They are holding 26 seminars, each providing 3 SRA accredited CPD points, which will take place across England and Wales and for those who can’t attend PSG have complemented the face to face learning events with 9 webinars.

With peak holiday time just around the corner, telephone answering specialist Moneypenny is experiencing its usual increase in requests for seasonal support from law firms up and down the country as they look forward to their summer break.

The Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) has further strengthened its board with the appointment of a fifth director. Andrea Glover, Managing Director of the nationally recognised search provider PSG officially took up the position of director on the 19th June.

Laird Assessors are one of the largest providers of automotive expert witness reports in the UK. Since their inception in 2000 they have provided reports dealing predominantly with motor accidents; vehicle damage assessments through to forensic accident investigation.

Core Legal has joined Legal Futures today as an associate member. Core Legal is a one stop shop for suppliers who understand the legal profession. Our members provide high quality non-legal services that will support the growth and development of your law practice.

An 11-strong team of senior managers from leading legal expenses insurer DAS, has successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise £9,000 in aid of charity, Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal.