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Land Data welcomes new Board members from the Local Government Association, and GeoPlace LLP
Land Data welcomes two new members to its Board: Claire Holloway, Head of Corporate Services at the Local Government Association, and Nick Chapallaz, Managing Director, GeoPlace LLP.
Climate change reporting: A growing focus for commercial law firms?
Meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards is now a significant consideration for UK commercial property investors, meaning that compliance will become increasingly important for commercial property law firms in the UK.
Adam Curtis of Hoowla Case Management Software to connect with SaaS leaders at Phoenix event
Adam Curtis, Managing Director of Hoowla, is gearing up to attend a significant SaaS networking event in Phoenix, Arizona, from 26 to 27 August.
Law firm merger warning issued by SRA
In recent years, the UK legal market has witnessed a notable increase in law firm mergers. In 2022, there were 122 reported mergers, a rise from 99 in 2021, reflecting an almost 23% growth. This trend highlights a growing preference for expansion via acquisition rather than organic growth.
Osprey Approach announces strategic key hire as Kieran Richards joins as technical services director
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce the appointment of Kieran Richards as technical services director, who brings a wealth of industry experience to the newly created role.
The funding market faces a long wait for a PACCAR solution
The uncertainty created by the Supreme Court’s ruling in PACCAR looks set to continue for the time being.
SRA Accounts Rules – What fee-earners need to know
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Accounts Rules – if you are a solicitor, does the phrase strike terror through your heart?
How are law firms adapting to the new hybrid working opportunities?
New research confirms that law firms are increasingly seeking to take advantage of the opportunities presented by hybrid working through the policies they are implementing for their staff and the use of technology to support this.
Access Legal Proclaim integrates with Coadjute to modernise and streamline property transactions for buyers
Access Legal has integrated its case and practice management software, Access Legal Proclaim, with Coadjute.
PEPs and sanctions: Why they are important and the role Verify 365 plays
We also analyse and dissect the role Verify 365 plays in helping law firms confirm an individual’s identity and identify if they are politically exposed or under current sanctions.
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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.”
