Legal Technology Roundtable – Come And Join In
Online Portal solutions, artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms, blockchain technology and a raft of other innovative digital offerings are being lauded as potential solutions to improve efficiency, reduce the time it takes to complete a legal service, mitigate online risks and provide greater communication and transparency for the consumer. Regulators and legal organisations have […]
poweredbypie Expands Free CPD Webinar Programme
Search and software provider poweredbypie, has announced the expansion of its free CPD webinar programme with the addition of two new sessions. poweredbypie offers legal professionals the chance to join around six free webinars per month, covering subjects such as Anti-Money Laundering, Indemnity Insurance, Cyber Security and Transparency of Fees. From this month, poweredbypie has […]
The Pros & Cons of Cyber Essentials Accreditation
Cyber Essentials is a Government backed accreditation scheme, that protects your organisation, whatever its size against a range of the most common cyber attacks. With cyber attacks becoming an increasing blight on society, with more being reported on in the news, understanding what options you have when it comes to cyber security is important. Why […]
Technology Is Pivotal To Top Law Firms Strategic Plans
The use of evolving technology has become fundamental in the UK’s leading law firms key strategic planning. With developments in artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning transforming businesses, top law firms are tapping into the potential of tech to help meet the needs of the market. A recent survey of the UK’s top 100 law […]
VPNs Can Put Privacy And Security At Risk
When working remotely, it’s important to have a virtual private network (VPN) which enables you to link to your workplace and pass information back and to over a secure network. However, experts have warned that not all VPNs are as safe and secure as we’d like to think, with some applications exposing their users to surveillance and cyber attacks. Many free […]
Webinar: Cyber Essentials – The Questions That Law Firms Want Answering
And what’s changing in 2020 Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic cyber security measures. After conducting our own research of 100 law firms, we discovered that 82% of those […]
Modern Method Of Auction Popular With Motivated Vendors
Modern Method of Auction (MMoA) is becoming popular across the UK as a more buyer friendly option, especially with motivated sellers who want to achieve a quick sale. North East based, iamsold is aiming to revolutionise the way properties are bought and sold across the UK, boasting over 16,500 residential property transactions since it launched. […]
Future Climate Info Launches New Planning Report With Intelligent Capture Technology
Innovative environmental data provider delivers essential new conveyancing planning search with unique wider investigation features. Future Climate Info (FCI) has today launched a range of planning search data products for residential conveyancing professionals and search resellers. Planning reports have been a feature of conveyancing searches for several years but have often been viewed with some […]
Client Service Improved Through AML Technology
More law firms are benefiting from significant time savings while improving the consumer experience they provide clients by adopting the latest in anti-money laundering and client verification technology. Law firm protection specialists Lawyer Checker has partnered with Thirdfort to enable customers to order the next generation client verification app directly from their Lawyer Checker account. […]
Technology Drives Modern Buyer Property Preferences
Technology is driving change in consumer behaviour when buying property with internet quality superseding structural considerations like the quality of insulation and the condition of floors and walls. According to a market research survey of over 2,000 homeowners and privately rented tenants, conducted by Hyperoptic, has compiled a detailed list of the things a modern […]
Embracing the Digital Revolution: Proptech Developments and the Impact on the Conveyancing Process
Developments in artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning are reshaping the world of business. And, the conveyancing sector is no different, with property professionals increasingly turning towards Proptech to help meet the needs of the market. Traditionally, the property industry has been very labour intensive. Searches, enquiries, and the time spent chasing answers can make […]
ID And Source Of Funds App Thirdfort Raises £700K
Thirdfort has raised a seed round of £700,000 led by Mishcon de Reya and a personal investment from Chris Marks, CEO of NatWest Markets, with support from all existing investors including Alex Chesterman and Lawyer Checker. It brings the company’s total investment raised to £1.3 million and will be used to accelerate product development and […]
poweredbypie Becomes CILEx Industry Partner
Search and software provider poweredbypie has today announced it has become a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) industry partner. Lynne Squires, Head of Business Development at CILEx comments: “I am delighted that poweredbypie has become a CILEx industry partner. This formal partnership enables us to confirm poweredbypie as a recognised service provider that has […]
Law Firms Failing To Implement Cyber Essentials
Law firms are failing in their efforts to tackle the rising risk of cyber crime. Even with £millions continuing to be fraudulently redirected, with the associated reputational impact and knock on effect on professional indemnity insurance premiums, most law firms have not implemented even the most basic cyber security measures. The research has been undertaken […]
The End Of Windows 7 Is Nigh
Windows 7 has only 3 months left of extended support from firm Microsoft, as the January 14th 2020 deadline looms closer. What does this mean? The fact that Microsoft are removing their support for Windows 7, doesn’t mean that on 14th January your computer won’t work. It’ll just mean that your computer will be more […]
Cyber Security Is Not Just A Concern For IT Managers
Regulatory Changes All Legal Partners And Senior Managers Should Be Aware Of 2019 has been an overwhelming area of transition for the United Kingdom (UK). A definitive break from the EU has already been delayed once with a further extension unlikely. Amidst this uncertainty, regulators have considered the future of the legal sector and updated […]
UKLTA Announces Legaltech Roundtable Series
The Legal Technology Association for the UK (UKLTA) are delighted to announce a series of informative legaltech roundtables taking place across the UK during the Autumn. The aim of the roundtables is to build a greater understanding of the issues around engagement with legal technology and determine how best the UKLTA can help. The output […]
Increasing Risk and Cyber Threat in Conveyancing Sector
A look at the financial and reputational impact of poor cyber hygiene Recently, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) delved into the cyber threats persistently bombarding the legal sector. The report suggested that throughout 2016/17, £11 million was lost to cyber criminals. Unfortunately, since this point the sophistication of hackers has only increased with their […]
BLJ Credit Digitisation As Reason For Record Business Year
Bell Lamb and Joynson Solicitors, based in Liverpool, Runcorn and Warrington are crediting the company’s shift towards a digital approach for it’s most prolific business year on record in its almost 200 year history. The North West legal firm, established in 1821, has seen out its latest business year with a total of 16 new […]
GlobalX Launches Matter Centre In The UK
Legal information and technology pioneers, GlobalX, has launched its cloud-based conveyancing software in the UK. GlobalX, which has offices in the UK and Australia, via the acquisition of LegalinX in 2011, integrated their search technology into the UK variant of their market-leading conveyancing workflow solution. Matter Centre, which has thousands of users in Australia, and […]
