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Are you screening your law firm employees effectively?
Screening employees should always have been an important part of a law firm’s recruitment process, but it is now more critical than ever due to the screening requirements contained within the Money Laundering Regulations and Legal Sector Affinity Group guidance. One of the key assessment tools for ensuring a firm is taking on the right […]
Working from home and RSI: are employers responsible?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) may not be the first condition that comes to mind when thinking about work-related accidents and injuries. You might initially think of industrial accidents involving heavy machinery or incidents on construction sites. However, RSI can significantly affect the arms and hands and can often be found among office workers – typically […]
When medical negligence affects children
Ending up in the hospital can be a frightening experience. You might not know your prognosis or even what your diagnosis is. As intimidating as that is, imagine going through that as a child. When young children are hurt or unwell, they may struggle to inform their families as they lack the vocabulary and the […]
Whistleblowing in accountancy: time for a split
According to the UK accounting regulator, in the past two years, four out of five substandard audit processes are attributable to auditors’ failure to challenge companies’ numbers. In a report published by the Financial Reporting CouncilFinancial Reporting Council, it stated that in 80% of audits deemed “needing improvement”, the effectiveness of challenge was regarded as […]
Access Group launches new Legal Technology division
The Access Group, one of the UK’s leading software providers has officially launched its new legal software division, Access Legal, promising to help the UK’s most ambitious law firms achieve their potential through a powerful suite of technology. The launch follows the acquisitions of case and practice management providers Eclipse Legal Systems and DPS Software […]
The UK’s most dangerous industries for accidents in the workplace
When starting out in a new career or when looking to change job, workplace mortality and injury rates are not something that many people consider, but perhaps they should. It is hardly a revelation that different jobs present different risks. While someone that works in an office may experience deterioration of their eyesight or risk […]
Maintaining our safety as restrictions ease
As the weather starts to improve and we gain an hour of daylight in the evenings, we start spending more time outside. The gradual lifting of lockdown restrictions is also set to contribute to our outdoor spaces being busier than they might ordinarily. We are now permitted to gather in public spaces or private gardens […]
LEAP strengthen business intelligence and CRM capabilities
LEAP Legal Software, the leading practice management software provider, has announced a new partnership with business solution specialist Red Rain, creator of the RedView suite of products. Seamlessly integrated with LEAP, RedView provides law firms with a range of capabilities that enhance and supplement their day-to-day operations, assisting them to grow their business while allowing […]
No Win No Fee across the UK
Being injured in an accident that was the fault of someone else or suffering a worsening medical condition after negligence is something the victims can take action over. The law allows the public to take civil action for acts that were not criminal but resulted in harm being caused. A personal injury claim is a […]
The shifting sands of responsibility for employee safety with remote working
All employers have a duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. This means that they have a legal obligation to assess the potential risks in the workplace and a responsibility to put measures in place to protect their staff from those risks. Failure to meet that duty of care can lead […]
