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The property market in focus: Can we overcome transaction delays and meet housing targets?
Our most recent webinar, which aired live on Thursday 12 September, aimed to tackle several pressing questions in the property industry.
Let’s get ready to crumble: the Great Legal Bake returns 4-8 November!
The Great Legal Bake returns next month and budding bakers across the UK are prepping their cake tins and getting ready to celebrate Pro Bono Week (4 – 8 November).
Why is the SaaS model becoming so popular for dictation software?
Here are our top ten reasons why Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is increasingly popular with businesses of all sizes, including those looking to implement dictation solutions.
Hudgells Solicitors’ reputation for doing the best by both clients and employees helps attract another experienced lawyer to firm
Hudgell Solicitors’ growing reputation as a firm committed to doing the best by both clients and employees was the reason behind another highly-experienced serious injury lawyer making the decision to join.
Build Better Habits returns for third series
The series will continue to highlight the fundamental mindsets and habits of successful modern law firms for long term success
Barnes and Partners has embraced new legal technology with Hoowla case management software
Founded in 1971, Barnes and Partners has over forty years of experience. The firm has grown into one of North London’s leading solicitor firms, with a network of four local branches, including their distinguished head office in Enfield.
Bracing for the storm: How the Autumn Budget could impact the legal sector
As we approach the much-anticipated Autumn Budget on October 30, 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set the tone for what he describes as a “painful” economic roadmap.
DAS posts 8% GWP growth for year leading up to ARAG acquisition
DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company grew its gross written premium by 8% in 2023, the final year before the company was acquired by the International ARAG Group (ARAG SE) in a deal that was completed on January 2, this year.
Construction: Launch of the Retention Protection Pledge
With the recent news that ISG has entered administration, the spotlight has returned once more to the challenges and risks facing contractors and sub-contractors in the UK’s construction sector.
Express Solicitors makes further strides in the top 100 law firms
The Lawyer Top 200 UK Law Firms list is now live, and Manchester-based Express Solicitors has improved on its ranking once again, coming in at 71, up nine places from 80th place in 2023.
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Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
When AI adoption goes wrong, costs add up fast
City AM recently reported that London is fighting to claim the title of ‘global capital of legal AI’. However, it’s crucial we remember that adoption alone does not create value.
Gen Z lawyers vs identity, sacrifice and success
This conversation began with my training principal, who admitted something many senior lawyers quietly feel: “I struggle to understand what motivates Gen Z lawyers.”
