Osprey Approach announces ‘perfect’ partnership with award-winning portal
Independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce its latest integration with Perfect Portal, an award-winning new business management and client onboarding platform. The best-in-class integration provides a more efficient and streamlined onboarding process that saves time internally and delivers a modern, convenient service to clients. The integration enables law firms to easily […]
SmartSearch: Digital ID could streamline property, accountancy and legal services – but only if privacy comes first
As the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect this week, requiring most non-EU travellers to register biometric data such as fingerprints and facial scans at the border, digital compliance expert SmartSearch is calling for greater transparency and stronger safeguards around how digital identity information is used and protected. Stuart Morris, chief technology officer […]
Rutland housing shortfall prompts inspector to approve 30-home development
An inspector has granted approval for up to 30 new homes in Braunston-in-Rutland after Rutland County Council withdrew its opposition to the scheme, following a steep decline in its housing land supply. Background to the scheme The proposals, submitted in November 2022 by Mr and Mrs Brand, sought outline consent for up to 30 homes, […]
‘Dear Sirs’ outdated and obsolete say the Law Society in updated guidance
The campaign to eradicate the use of “Dear Sirs” in legal correspondence is celebrating after the Law Society updated it’s guidance on the ‘outdated and obsolete practice’ and instead recommended solicitors use language which is more ‘representative and appropriate in today’s diverse society.’ In updated guidance published in the last few days the Law Society […]
No to meddling with SDLT, says IFS ahead of budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be left with little option but to seek alternative ways to raise much needed funds for the public purse if she is to stick to the Labour party’s promise not to raise National Insurance contributions, basic or higher rates of income tax, or VAT in the upcoming budget. But in a […]
LSB announces review following Mazur, as SLC reassures conveyancers
The Legal Services Board and the Society of Licensed Conveyancers have added their voices to the ongoing debate surrounding the High Court’s Mazur ruling that legal executives cannot conduction litigation, even under supervision. As firms pulled legal executives from casework amid concerns about the potential wider impact of the ruling, The Council for Licensed Conveyancers, […]
Sarah Sackman KC MP and Judge Fiona Monk to speak at CILEX Conference
CILEX has confirmed the speaking line up for its annual conference taking place on Thursday 13 November in Birmingham. FutureLegal 2025 takes place at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre, and brings together the CILEX membership community, including paralegals, chartered legal executives, CILEX lawyers and legal professionals from across the sector for a day of […]
Awards success for HiveRisk, Sort Group and Move Reports
HiveRisk is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Customer Service Award at the Signature Awards London, while Sort Group and Move Reports have reached the finals in two national competitions. Legal risk and compliance firm HiveRisk was given the award in recognition of an outstanding commitment to client care and long-term partnership building across the […]