Tag: solicitor

In this article Hong Tran of Accesspoint discussed why law firms should plan to transition from legacy PCMS, especially client-server models, as cloud solutions grow dominant. Planning ensures a move on favourable terms, avoiding forced transitions due to data access issues or rising costs. Find out how Accesspoint can help with this move.

When should you change your Practice & Case Management System?

In this article Hong Tran of Accesspoint discussed why law firms should plan to transition from legacy PCMS, especially client-server models, as cloud solutions grow dominant. Planning ensures a move on favourable terms, avoiding forced transitions due to data access issues or rising costs. Find out how Accesspoint can help with this move.

November marks Men’s Health Awareness Month

Statistics show that men, on average, will die four years earlier than women – and many are dying for many preventable reasons. In this article from Liam Hill of Oakwood Solicitors he looks at how we can encourage men to speak up and seek support– from mental health support to how to spot the signs of some physical health conditions that primarily affect men.

Top 200 Law Firms for Cyber Security Competence Revealed

Atlas Cloud’s recent audit of 5,140 UK law firms has identified the top 200 for cyber security competence, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability to cyber threats. Law firms that prioritize cyber security not only protect client data but also gain a competitive edge by enhancing trust and reputation. Read for more commentary on the matter from Pete Watson

Hotel faces modern slavery allegations

Tanveer Qureshi recently defended a hotel director accused of modern slavery and wage violations, leading to all charges being dropped. The case underscores the hotel industry’s risk of exploitation through supply chains and labour practices. The Modern Slavery Act requires businesses to implement strong anti-slavery measures and maintain transparent compliance protocols.

Let’s audit your legal website together

In this piece Olivia Fishwick of Accesspoint helps to audit your legal website and discusses points for consideration.
A new legal website may be necessary if your current site is Key elements include a modern design, fast loading speed, user-friendly navigation, and mobile responsiveness. Additionally, ensure your content is clear for clients, uses approachable language, and is SEO-optimized.

Professional vs Hobbyist Genealogist

Genealogy has gained significant popularity in the UK with many individuals choosing to explore their ancestry as a hobby. But there is a clear distinction between a hobbyist and a professional that offers their genealogist services to the legal sector. This article from Blanchards Inheritance outlines the key differences.

Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Part 2 – How to Deal with Stress as a Lawyer and Stop Burnout Before it Starts

This insightful article from Jamie Kelly of Y Therapy is the second in our FAQ series ‘Mental Health in the Legal Profession’ and discusses how to deal with stress as a lawyer. It highlights the early signs of burnout, comments upon prevention techniques and looks at how as a manager you can support your team through stress and burnout.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month and we are grateful to Oakwood Solicitors for sharing this important article with us. In this piece Jade Glover not only provides useful information about the symptoms of breast cancer but she also discusses what to do when there has been medical negligence during your treatment.

Solicitors encouraged to help cohabiting couples at risk of inheritance issues, as new Will Aid research highlights scale of problem 

Cohabiting couples in the UK face risks due to misconceptions about inheritance laws. Research shows 68% of couples don’t realize that without a Will, they have no automatic right to inherit their partner’s estate, even after years together or with children. Peter de Vena Franks discusses how solicitors can address this by joining the Will Aid campaign, which runs in November.

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