Minerva: Digital signatures and identity – where is it going?

In September 2019, the Law Commission confirmed that electronic signatures could be used to execute documents, including where there is a statutory requirement for a signature.

Nuix acquires natural language processing company

Global software company Nuix Limited has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire all the shares in Topos Labs, Inc. (Topos) a developer of Natural Language Processing (NLP) software that helps computer systems better understand text and spoken words at speed and scale.

Clifford Chance selects FileTrail for agile records management

Information governance leader FileTrail today announced that international law firm Clifford Chance has selected FileTrail GPS (Governance Policy Suite) to replace and upgrade its records management system.

Miller hires After The Event insurance specialist as part of continued growth in the Professional Risks space

Miller is pleased to announce the hiring of James Gowen-Smith as its new Head of After The Event insurance. James’ hiring forms part of Miller’s Professional Risks team’s wider strategy to grow the range of expertise and products it can offer to clients.

Minerva: How to ensure your law firm is attractive to the millennial purchaser

Millennials are now aged between 25 and 40. And as this group makes its way up the career ladder, the millennial pound is strengthening as the generation enters its prime spending years. As such, millennials should be a target customer group for most legal businesses.

Minerva: A brilliant workflow for your onboarding is just a click away

Protecting against fraud and ensuring your clients are who they say they are can be challenging. But with all solicitors required to carry out proper identity checks, and the Safe Harbour Standard for conveyancers setting a new benchmark for the profession, failing to verify isn’t an option.

Naq Cyber: Top risks for SMEs in 2021 with a panel of expert guest on Apple Podcasts

The SME Club and ExpenseOnDemand co-hosted a webinar for all UK small business owners about ‘The Top Risks For Small Businesses over the next 12 months’.

Minerva: How digital onboarding can give your firm competitive advantage

In today’s world of e-commerce and online banking, consumers expect instant access to services in a safe and secure environment. In the legal industry, meeting the needs and expectations of clients is key in an evolving, challenging and competitive legal environment.

Legal Eye: Price and service transparency – Expectations of an SRA audit

Law firms face increased scrutiny from the  Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) over the Transparency Rules (the Rules) which came into force back in December 2018.

Specialist risk and compliance consultants Legal Eye has achieved Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation

Cyber Essentials Plus is a government-backed scheme that helps organisations protect themselves against common online threats. The scheme is the government’s answer to providing a safe internet space for organisations and gives companies the security they need to provide a more secure network, protecting them from 80% of the most basic cyber security breaches.