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HM Land Registry previewed its new digital registration service at a recent meeting of the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA), ahead of its planned launch in October. James Rippin, Integration Support Manager, and Sophie Rickards, Lead Product Manager at HM Land Registry (HMLR), introduced the new Registration Service and shared an update on the organisation’s digital roadmap. Their presentation focused on areas most relevant […]

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Leading UK healthcare law firm – Hempsons – joins wave of UK and European law firms switching to DocsCorp for enterprise desktop productivity tools
Hempsons is the latest in a string of firms that have recently replaced Workshare products with DocsCorp solutions. DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced that leading UK healthcare law firm, Hempsons has replaced incumbent Workshare products with the DocsCorp productivity suite: compareDocs for document comparison, cleanDocs for metadata management and email […]
Duane Morris selects Wilson Legal Solution’s Proforma Tracker for paperless billing lifecycle management
Wilson Legal Solutions today announced that Duane Morris LLP, an Am Law 100 firm with 800 lawyers across the US, UK, and Asia, has selected Wilson Proforma Tracker to automate and streamline its client billing process. Duane Morris will use Wilson Proforma Tracker together with its Elite Enterprise financial management system. Wilson Proforma Tracker speeds […]
Intelligent Office UK – Administrative support: What ‘good’ looks like
The role of administrative support is integral within a law firm, even more so now due to the growing demands from clients, but also because the valuable time of fee earners has become steadily more consigned to administration. Through building a better support function, management teams can help release fee earners from burdensome administration tasks, […]
Advanced Legal: Why are lawyers writing code?
We find ourselves in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution, and this digital transformation brings with it a need for change in our working practices. There is a shift towards a more innovative, fresh and connected way of doing business. Organisations that are digitally savvy, in every sector, are leading the way and growing […]
DocsCorp releases the latest iteration of its data loss prevention tool – cleanDocs – with support for iManage Work 10
cleanDocs 2.3, the market-leading data loss prevention tool is iManage 10.2 ready, which will assist IT Directors in their decision-making as they consider the move to Work 10. DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced the release of cleanDocs 2.3, its market-leading data loss protection software, which combines metadata cleaning with recipient […]
Legal Workflow: How can good workflow be applied in my law firm?
Workflow originated in the manufacturing sector, where good processes are essential to the smooth running of a factory. But it applies equally well to a law firm. Just think about your own firm. Where is there a series of repeatable activities that happen every time a new client is signed up, or a new case […]
HBR Consulting’s annual survey finds growth in total legal spending as law departments report rising legal needs
Despite increase in spending, survey report also reveals law departments continue to take measures to contain costs, enhance operational efficiency. As global organizations continue to report increased legal needs, corporate law departments’ total legal spending increased by 5 percent, according to the 2018 HBR Consulting (HBR) Law Department Survey. This increase in spending reflects a […]
Higgs & Sons selects Aderant Expert as its software partner
A West Midlands law firm has chosen a global industry leader to deliver its legal practice and financial management software. Putting innovation and agility to the top of its wish list, Higgs & Sons hand-picked Aderant Expert as its new partner. Higgs sought a flexible, ready-to-deploy product that enhanced its legal service delivery and met […]
Intelligent Office appointed by Multrees Investor Services to deliver administrative support
Intelligent Office UK (IO), the leading provider of administrative support services to the professional services and legal sectors, has been appointed by Multrees Investor Services to deliver its facilities, reprographics, mail and courier, and front of house services. The contract, which went live on 19th November 2018, has required IO to bring in a newly […]
HBR Consulting: How law firms can assess and adapt to changing skill needs for information governance
As law firms recognize the growing importance of an information governance (IG) strategy, they are beginning to think about how they can transform traditional records management (RM) staff into true IG professionals. This shift, which is driven by increasing regulatory demands and pressure from clients for stronger security, is making firms realize that IG requires […]
Quill’s employees credited with ILFM membership
Quill has strengthened its ties with The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) by establishing a close partnership that will see all of Quill’s cashiers, support team and trainers credited with ILFM membership, and trainee cashiers undertaking ILFM professional qualifications. Tim Kidd, Chief Executive of the ILFM, comments: “We’re really pleased about our relationship […]
DMH Stallard makes significant investment with Aderant to build IT solution fit for the future
Aderant is pleased to announce that DMH Stallard has selected Aderant Expert and Handshake as its legal practice management and knowledge management solutions respectively. With five locations in the United Kingdom, the Gatwick headquartered firm sought a like-minded solutions partner that was committed to continually investing in its product offerings. “Aderant demonstrated a strong understanding […]
tmgroup asks “Will the new rules change conveyancing for the better?”
Ahead of the new price transparency rules coming into effect on 6th December 2018, tmgroup asked the industry “Will the new rules change conveyancing for the better?”. They received an overwhelming response, with many saying they were confident that the new rules “make good business sense”, and should create competitive advantages for firms that promote […]