Technology and innovation at the forefront of the legal industry

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently commissioned research with the University of Oxford about technology and innovation in the legal sector. The ‘Technology and Innovation in the Legal Services’ report has revealed some interesting findings that Title Research explore in their latest blog post. The blog post looks at the key findings of the research, […]
Register now for Superhero Webinar 82: Planning for Clients with Additional (most commonly rental) Properties

Register now for Superhero Webinar 82: Planning for Clients with Additional (most commonly rental) Properties Topics include: What should a client’s Will look like if they own additional properties? What options exist for lifetime planning to: Reduce IHT Reduce IHT and retain the rent Defer CGT Mitigate CGT Brief overview relating to corporate structures (incorporate/family […]
Free webinar: ‘Challenges in estate administration: Intestacy, overseas assets and missing beneficiaries’

Wednesday 22nd September at 1pm, Kings Court Trust will explore a handful of complications that are commonly faced by clients during the estate administration process. They will walk through various case studies to illustrate how they have helped families overcome these common challenges and will cover: Handling overseas assets Intestacies and when to seek help […]
“Google maps for graves” to provide searchable online database

A project that has been termed “Google maps for graves” intends to map and photograph the Church of England’s 19,000 church graveyards, with the aim of recording every grave, headstone and memorial. Surveyors with sophisticated backpack scanners are currently engaged in taking measurements, with the initial scanning due to be finished by spring 2022. Speaking […]
Access Legal drives customer-first strategy with significant new appointment

Law technology specialist Access Legal is continuing to champion customer centricity in the legal market, announcing the appointment of a new Head of Customer Success. Bishu Solomon Girma joins Access Legal with over a decade’s international experience in the legal industry, working across the UK and Canada. Beginning her career in law practice articling at […]
Data protection breaches have resulted in 1580% ICO fine increase

A report conducted by law firm RPC has revealed that fines for data protection breaches issued by The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the latest financial year have increased by 1580% compared to the previous year. The record £42 million in fines in the year 2020/21 represent those issued for data protection breaches and were mainly comprised […]