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How to set lawyer goals in 2024: Strategies for success
Clio show you how to set SMART lawyer goals for the year to come, so you can boost your professional development and help your firm succeed, with AI and beyond.
Top Local Land Charges teams revealed at Land Data 2024 Excellence Awards
Over 100 Local Authority Local Land Charges Officers who carry out land and property searches required for conveyancing transactions, attended the 17th Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence gala dinner in Derby on 4th March, hosted by comedian Markus Birdman.
InfoTrack crowned Legal Supplier of the Year at British Conveyancing Awards
InfoTrack has been awarded Legal Supplier of the Year for the second year running at the British Conveyancing Awards, a prestigious ceremony celebrating the work of property professionals in England and Wales
Embracing change: celebrating National Conveyancing Week
The UK has a notoriously long lead time for property purchases, but adopting new technologies can help cut that time down and position the conveyancing sector as a key partner to the government in improving the property transaction process.
Positive culture and wellbeing: a priority for law firms
The legal profession has a reputation for its rigorous nature, long hours, high-pressure environments, and intense competition. A potentially dangerous combination for mental ill-health and burn-out
TM Group drives digital conveyancing innovation with acquisition of Lawtech Software Group
TM Group, a market-leading property data and technology provider, has announced a significant strategic move to further enhance its position in the digital conveyancing technology space through the acquisition of Lawtech Software Group.
Case management systems and AML compliance in conveyancing
In 2024, both the SRA and CLC will intensify their scrutiny of AML compliance. Firms that persist in inadequate compliance management practices are poised to face even stricter sanctions, according to the Conveyancing Association in an article released on the 2 February 2024.
Empowering Law Firm Leaders series helps SME firms implement value-based pricing
In this latest conversation with Osprey’s head of marketing Amy Bruce, Shaun – owner of Big Yellow Penguin and author of Ditch The Billable Hour! – shares his insights and expertise to help firms better communicate the value of their lawyers. He also reveals his top tips on how to win more new business and implement value-based pricing (VBP) to increase profitability across the firm.
Lawyers support Spinal Injuries Association bowel care campaign
Medical negligence law firm Hudgell Solicitors is supporting calls for a parliamentary inquiry to be held into the ‘inadequate and dangerous’ state of bowel care for patients with spinal cord injuries in healthcare settings.
Does the billable hour defeat purpose?
In almost every single episode to date of the Your Law Firm Success podcast the billable hour is mentioned, and never in a good way.
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Five key issues to consider when adopting an AI-based legal tech
As generative AI starts to play a bigger role in our working lives, there are some key issues that your law firm needs to consider when adopting an AI-based legal tech.
Bulk litigation – not always working in consumers interests
For consumers to get the benefit, bulk litigation needs to be done well, and we are increasingly concerned that there are significant problems in some areas of this market.
ABSs, cost and audits – fixing regulation after Axiom Ince
A feature of law firm collapses and frauds has sometimes been the over-concentration of power in outdated and overburdened systems of control.
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