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Debra Cairns, Director at Net-Defence invites you to a free to attend webinar highlighting the latest cyber security trends law firms should be aware of this year.
James Packer, Public Law Director at Duncan Lewis, highlights how digital barriers and systemic discrimination is denying vulnerable people their basic rights.
Lucinda Frostick of Remember A Charity explores why structuring charitable gifts in Wills as a percentage, rather than a fixed sum, can offer clients greater flexibility, protect against inflation and maximise tax benefits.
Chris Lucarelli of Cal Partners explains why strong SEO and strategic blogging are essential for law firms to grow online. With practical tips and thoughts about modern search trends, this article helps legal professionals stand out and attract the right clients.
Richard Moore, Barrister at 23 Essex Street Chambers, explores the Renters Reform Bill and its landmark shift, the end of Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Major changes are on the horizon for landlords and tenants across England’s private rental sector.
Olivia Fishwick, Digital Marketing Lead at Accesspoint Legal discusses tone of voice, blogs, social media, your website, SEO, and most importantly–your branding to lay good foundations for a strong online presence for your law firm.
Don’t miss out on Will Aid 2024! In this article Peter De Vena Franks invites you to sign up for this year’s campaign. Will Aid is a fantastic opportunity for law firms to attract new clients, enhance their reputation, and support some of the UK’s most-loved charities. Last year’s campaign raised over £770,000, and with demand already building for this November, now is the perfect time to sign up. By waiving fees for Will writing in exchange for client donations to Will Aid, your firm can make a difference while growing your business.
This World Mental Health Day (10 October), LawCare is highlighting the importance of mental health in the workplace, focusing on how relationships with colleagues and workplace culture affect wellbeing.
Join DG Legal for a free 1-hour webinar on Challenging Deprivation of British Nationality, presented by renowned barrister Eric Fripp from 36 Group. This session will provide legal practitioners with an essential introduction to the laws and practices surrounding the deprivation of British nationality. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
This week on Tuesday it was World Suicide Prevention Day to encourage people to talk about their feelings, support one another and raise awareness of suicide prevention. This year, it is crucial to raise awareness as the number of suicides has been recorded as the highest on record since 1999. In this article Emma Piorkowska of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the latest campaign and provides information of services that can be accessed for support.
Supporting World Mental Health Day As we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, Chronicle Law is focusing on mental health in the legal profession. We’ll be sharing articles on key mental health topics, highlighting issues that impact both legal professionals and the broader community. Teaming up with Y Therapy, LawCare, Dr Catherine Sykes […]
September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month, in this article Jason Spence of Oakwood Solicitors highlights the need for early detection of this life-threatening condition and explains what it is.
As a busy conveyancer, following up on cold leads can be overwhelming. Convert Crew offers a hands-free solution to convert those leads into paying clients—at no upfront cost. For a limited time, they’re partnering with three conveyancing firms to demonstrate their lead-conversion system, completely free of charge. Let Convert Crew handle your follow-ups while you focus on your business.
In this free 1 hour webinar, Jane Elliott-Kelly and Eric Fripp of 36 Public and Human Rights, 36 Group, survey legal provision for entry or remaining in the United Kingdom as an adult dependent relative, within the Immigration Rules HC 395, and outside it by reference to article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Solicitors now have the chance to help the staggering 67% of UK adults who either don’t have a Will or have one that’s out-of-date, by taking part in this year’s Will Aid campaign. A poll by the Will-writing charity, which surveyed more than 2,000 people across the country, found 56% haven’t made a Will, and […]
In this article, Alan Baker of Bericon Forensics, presents his views on the significant changes in the forensic science marketplace in England and Wales. Baker questions whether privatisation has worked for criminal justice.
Unclaimed inheritances in the UK can lead to complex legal procedures, often resulting in the assets being transferred to the Crown. This article from Blanchards explores the common reasons inheritances go unclaimed; including missing heirs, lost wills, and intestacy. The article briefly looks into the legal process of managing unclaimed estates, the role of the Bona Vacantia Division, and what happens when no rightful heirs are found. Learn how to prevent your client’s estate from becoming unclaimed and ensure their wishes are honoured.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into family law, particularly in England and Wales, offering new tools to streamline research and document creation for legal professionals. In this article John Bolch, Family Law blogger for Cansford Laboratories, provides a short review of AI’s capabilities and warns it still requires expert human oversight, especially when offering legal advice. Bolch highlights the concerns around the ethics of AI-generated content and copyright issues. With AI’s continued development Bolch questions if it is poised to become an essential tool for family lawyers?
Section 5A of the Road Traffic Act 2015 was introduced to address the challenges of prosecuting drug driving cases that often failed under the previous legislation. In this presentation, Alan Baker from Bericon explores the key differences between drink driving and drug driving offenses, highlighting the processes of blood sample collection and analysis. He also discusses the potential impact of the Synlab data scandal on forensic evidence and future prosecutions.
Chronicle Law is pleased to announce Cansford Labs’ upcoming webinar this September, led by Reporting Scientist Jayne Hazon.
This session will cover key alcohol testing protocols, case histories and methods to prove sobriety.
Designed for family law professionals and social workers, this webinar offers valuable insights to support your work.
Register today and share with your colleagues.
This article stresses the importance of integrating company values into daily operations to shape corporate culture and employee behaviour.
Written by Simon Calderbank at Big Knows, it suggests involving employees in defining values, communicating them effectively and having leaders advocate for them.
Big Knows offers workshops to help businesses clarify and implement their values, aiming to boost employee engagement and overall success.
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