Optimising Financial Operations: Strategies for Large Firms
The dynamic nature of the legal industry presents enterprise law firms with distinct challenges in managing their financial operations effectively. From complex billing structures to stringent regulatory requirements, navigating the intricacies of financial management requires strategic foresight and innovative solutions. In this blog post, we’ll explore key strategies that large law firms can implement to […]
Esther Rantzen urges MPs to attend debate on assisted dying
Esther Rantzen implores Members of Parliament to participate in a parliamentary debate concerning assisted dying, prompted by a petition signed by over 200,000 individuals advocating for the right of terminally ill individuals to seek medical assistance in ending their lives. The debate will not involve a binding vote. Dame Esther, who is battling terminal lung […]
LEAP introduces LawY, providing verified AI generated responses to Legal Questions
LEAP, the legal practice management productivity solution announces the launch of its partnership with LawY, a newly integrated AI legal assistant which is exclusively available to users of LEAP. LawY generates fast, accurate responses to legal questions posed by practitioners. While generative AI can be extremely intelligent, precision and accuracy are paramount in legal matters. […]
Law firm worker jailed for £634,000 charity fraud from estates of deceased
A law firm employee has been sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating a £634,000 fraud by siphoning charity donations from the estates of deceased individuals over a 13-year period. Laurna Porter, 68, abused her position as a probate manager to misappropriate funds intended for charities, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and Cancer Research. […]
More than half of UK adults anticipate lower retirement standards compared to previous generations
A new independent survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that 54% feel their generation’s standard of living when retired will be lower than that of their parents or grandparents and 37% are worried they will not have the means to help with their children’s and/or grandchildren’s financial futures. Research by Smartsave, a Chetwood Financial company […]
