Global Asbestos Awareness Week 1st – 7th April 2025
For Global Asbestos Awareness Week, Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors provides with us a guide to asbestosis.
Heir Hunters For Solicitors – How Blanchards Can Help
This article from our legal partner Blanchard’s looks at the role of an heir hunter when assisting solicitors in the probate process of an unclaimed estate.
Cansford Laboratories expands NPS testing with three new synthetic cathinones
Cansford Laboratories expands its New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) testing with the addition of 3-CMC, 4-CMC, and 3-MMC. As drug trends evolve, these new synthetic cathinones enhance testing accuracy for legal, workplace, and safeguarding professionals. Learn more about our latest advancements in drug testing.
How can digital learning help law firms remain ahead of the latest challenges imposed by data protection and cyber security regulation?
John Baxter of eAlliance learning technology discusses how digital learning can help law firms stay ahead of evolving data protection and cyber security regulations. With cyber threats rising and compliance becoming more complex, it is advisable for law firms to adopt scalable, accessible, and tailored training to mitigate risks and safeguard client data.
Maximising SEO for Legal Sector Suppliers: Key Strategies for Success
Legal suppliers, learn how to enhance your legal sector marketing with SEO strategies. From local SEO and keyword research to website optimisation and high-quality content, this article by Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling explores how legal suppliers can boost visibility, attract legal clients, and stay competitive in the market.
Cyber trends and threats for the legal sector
The legal sector in the UK is large and diverse. In early 2023, it was reported that there are over 32,000 organisations in the industry, with a combined revenue exceeding £43 billion and employing more than 320,000 people. With such a significant presence, law firms and legal professionals are prime targets for cybercriminals. The expectation […]
Barclays Sets Aside £90 Million to Cover Potential Motor Finance Payouts in Legal Battle
Barclays has set aside £90 million to cover potential claims against its past motor finance business, according to its 2024 annual report. This comes after the lender tries to address the legal implications of existing litigation over secret commissions paid by motor finance lenders to car dealers. This follows the October 2024 Court of Appeal […]
Government Reforms Cut Probate Waiting Times in Half
Waiting times for the application of probate have been slashed by more than half, with processing being reduced to half the level compared to six months ago. This improvement has been credited by the Ministry of Justice to government intervention to reduce the backlog of cases caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fresh figures from HM […]
Video Trends Shaping Digital Strategy in 2025
Video marketing is evolving, and law firms must adapt to stay competitive. In this article, Nicole Keeling of Chronicle Law discusses the latest trends in video creation, personalised content, interactive videos, and SEO-optimised strategies. Learn how legal professionals can leverage video to enhance client engagement and simplify complex legal concepts.
Robert Spicer’s Employment Law Key Cases Round-Up
Stay up to date with the latest Employment Law developments in our roundup of Robert Spicer’s case law summaries from the past four months. Covering topics including trade unions, whistleblowing, unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Taking the first step to talk to a psychologist
Ahead of Dr Catherine Sykes ‘Ask me Anything’ free zoom sessions on the 26th February 2025, she discusses what your first appointment with a psychologist could be like if you have taken the first step in addressing some mental health concerns.
Switchboard Celebrates LGBTQIA+ History Month
As part of LGBTQIA+ History Month we share a short message from the charity Switchboard who have been supporting the community for over 50 years. Switchboard provide details of the training they can offer in the workplace to help your team become more LGBTQIA+ aware.
Ministry of Justice Budget: Still Struggling to Return to Pre-2010 Levels
In her latest legal news article, Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling reports on the Ministry of Justice budget still falling short of spending that was made available to the justice system in 2010.
The Importance of Expert Witness Reports in Family Law Childcare Cases
Cansford Laboratories invites you to their upcoming webinar about the important of witness reports in family law childcare cases – all the information and links to sign up are in the article.
Magistrate wished defendant ‘sweet dreams’ after sentencing
Legal news report from Chronicle Law’s Nicole Keeling about a recent judicial inquiry into ‘unnecessary’ and ‘unacceptable’ comments made by a sentencing judge residing in a Magistrates’ Court of the south east region.
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