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Pre completion now the fastest growing area of digital conveyancing adoption
The latest instalment of the Digital Conveyancing Maturity Index reports use of digital adoption in pre completion has grown by 7% since 2022, rising to an average score of 37%.
Law firm tells MPs a Public Inquiry into birth injuries is crucial following ‘surge’ in cases
A law firm acting for mothers, children and families who have suffered as a result of birth injuries has told a parliamentary inquiry it is witnessing a “surge” in cases.
LOCS:23 – ICO approve new ‘premier’ GDPR standard for legal sector
The new LOCS:23 scheme will clearly set out the standard of GDPR compliance for those who are working in and supplying the legal profession.
InfoTrack takes KWW paralegal to Australia!
Alison Charles from Surrey firm KWW has scooped the big prize in InfoTrack’s Annual “Take Me To Australia” promotion.
What is LEDES billing? A guide for lawyers
If you’ve ever been involved in a law firm’s electronic billing process or explored this topic online, you might be wondering: What is LEDES billing?
Conveyancers vote for top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales
The top 24 Local Land Charges teams in England and Wales, as voted for by conveyancers and solicitors, have been revealed by Land Data, the official searches expert, in its Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence shortlist.
Customers think conveyancing is slow, what can we do about it?
Avoiding the glib response – ‘automate your business’ – there’s very practical guidance that can help legal firms to improve the speed of their workflows, and the pace of the property chain. Small steps, which are easier to implement.
Unveiling the UK’s plan for tackling AML
Money laundering remains a substantial threat to the UK economy, with an estimated annual cost of £100 billion.
Seven ways that SME law firms can manage risk effectively
Never before has it been more important for SME law firms to prioritise compliance and ensure the ‘basics’ are in place to mitigate risk, fines, and reputational damage.
Learn, share, and connect with fellow Chief Legal Officers from around the world at a unique, timely conference
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is inviting the highest ranking legal officer of an organisation to join their peers from around the world at the ACC Chief Legal Officer Global Summit.
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Small steps, big impact: how SME law firms are making legal tech work
For SME law firms, the priority is turning the potential of tech into measurable impact: success is driven not just by the technology, but by how firms approach planning and implementation.
Why housing disrepair claims against councils have leapt by nearly 400%
Housing disrepair claims against councils have surged dramatically in recent years, with some areas reporting increases approaching a staggering 400%.
Client accounts: Opportunity, obligation and the risks in between
The profitability gap between well-run firms and the rest is not primarily a function of size, location or practice area – it is a function of financial management.
