Make associate career progression your law firm’s hiring advantage
When associates leave, your first instinct may be to fill the gaps with lateral hires ASAP. But seeing the hidden costs and heavy impact of lateral hiring on the firm’s bottom line drives many firm leaders to rethink that strategy.
E-witnessing: The rules
The Electronic Communications Act 2000 made it legally possible to use electronic signatures to authenticate contracts and other documents and agreements.
Six ways that SME law firms can attract and retain talent
The panel shared their thoughts and recommendations on how law firms can implement an effective workplace culture that empowers employees, retains talent, and improves overall performance for the long term.
The property law paradox: caseloads still hitting historic highs despite slowing transaction volumes
The average property law firm handled 84 cases during Q1 2023, an increase of 9% on the previous quarter and the second highest average caseload per quarter since records began in 2011,
Clio’s new online payments solution set to help UK law firms overcome payment challenges
A new study found that UK law firms waste a staggering 50 days a year chasing late payments, which has a negative impact on their bottom lines and takes a toll on morale.
How midwifery care falls below the standard required and the duties they need to uphold
There are several instances whereby a midwife can be negligent, including but not limited to, misdiagnosis of serious conditions such as pre-eclampsia, incorrect administration of medications such as Syntocinon and failure to recognise signs of foetal distress. These can all lead to serious, potentially life-threatening and life changing situations.
The College of Legal Practice partners with Indian EdTech Educayden®
Educayden®, a pioneering new EdTech provider based in India, is bringing courses for the UK’s new solicitors qualification pathway, the SQE, to the Indian market through an exclusive partnership with The College of Legal Practice.
Quick ways to put empathy at the heart of customer experience
As May is Mental Health Awareness Month it’s the ideal time to reflect on how important empathy is in business and crucially, in delivering an excellent customer experience.
