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The spotlight on time recording: present Time recording software has risen in prominence as an operational tool for lawyers and law firm managers since the COVID-19 outbreak. There are two...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/has-coronavirus-cracked-the-time-recording-code/
Has your software supplier been taken over? Should you stay or should you go? Software supplier takeovers are nothing new. In the legal sector, they have been happening for years...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/has-your-software-supplier-been-taken-over-should-you-stay-or-should-you-go/
With less reliance on fossil fuels and a drive towards more sustainable energy, it seems the life span for coal as an energy source is diminishing around the world. In...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-legacy-of-coal-mining/
I am writing to ensure that at this stage of the pandemic there is no misunderstanding as to the arrangements as regards the presentation of cases before the Court of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/letter-from-the-right-honourable-lord-justice-fulford-v-p-court-of-appeal-criminal-division-12th-jan-2021/
Outputs from the WECA taskforce meeting pre-Christmas which puts a bit more flesh on some of the key focus areas and the progress being made. Taskforce presentation – 15.12.20 Taskforce...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/weca-recovery-taskforce-update/
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Matt Ashley of Osborne Clarke over the Christmas period, shortly after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. Matt was...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/obituary-matt-ashley-osborne-clarke/
Please find here links to the defence registration form for Common Platform accounts and the defence learning guide: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmcts-common-platform-account-registration-for-defence-professionals .
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hmcts-common-platform-case-management-system-go-live-bristol-early-adopter-courts/
Does your legal accounting software fit the bill? Setting the scene Staying compliant with accounting regulations is an imperative of legal service providers. Yet headlines abound in trade publications of...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/does-your-legal-accounting-software-fit-the-bill-insight-legal-software/
For 2021, The Law Society have selected 13 solicitor ambassadors to share their experience of entering the profession, including the challenges they faced and how they overcame them. You can...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/2021-law-society-social-mobility-ambassadors/
LawCare 2020 impact report is now available to view at www.lawcare.org.uk/impact The number of legal professionals contacting us rose by 9% last year and people seeking help for anxiety has...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-impact-report-2020/
By Deborah Witkiss, COO, Insight Legal COVID-19 has elevated the importance of scalable legal technology to flex alongside our businesses and maintain productivity throughout manpower fluctuations. Deborah Witkiss explains why…...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/is-software-scalability-a-survival-strategy-by-insight-legal/
ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance and is a set of factors that assess how an organisation impacts on the environment and society. These three criteria are considered key...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/what-is-esg-and-what-does-it-mean-for-law-firms/
Her Honour Judge Stephanie Cope Lead Judge for Financial Remedy Work for Bristol Financial Remedy Court Some four months have passed since the launch of the FR pilot. Contested applications...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/17322-2/
Business banks sign up to innovative scheme with a focus on historical cases alongside contemporary complaints. Small businesses will, from today, be able to use a new, free and independent...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/boost-for-small-businesses-as-free-and-independent-service-for-unresolved-bank-complaints-goes-live/
A new report from Whitecap Consulting, conducted with support from key regional stakeholders, has found impressive levels of LegalTech activity, capability and employment across legal service providers, tech firms and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/new-report-reveals-significant-legaltech-cluster-in-bristol-bath/
March 2021 Newsletter – Bristol One City Includes City Office updated One City Plan and Annual Report 2020
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-one-city-march-newsletter/
We were pleased to welcome the Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees speak to many of our local Managing Partners and Senior Leaders this week. The Mayor thanked the local profession for...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/bristol-city-initiatives-of-interest-to-the-local-legal-profession/
Volunteer for LawCare! Join our fantastic team of volunteers, we’re currently looking for the following: Helpline Volunteers who can cover weekday shifts (particularly Wednesday morning or Friday afternoon) Peer Supporters who...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/lawcare-news-march-2021/
Following a year of engagement, consultation and research, the LSB have launched Reshaping legal services: a sector-wide strategy. The strategy outlines how long-term, sustainable change is needed to reshape legal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/legal-services-board-launch-of-reshaping-legal-services-a-sector-wide-strategy/
The Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) will stop accepting new claims after 30 September 2021. Currently, SIF provides ongoing cover to firms once their mandatory six-year run-off period has elapsed. The...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/closure-of-the-solicitors-indemnity-fund/
Bristol Law Society were delighted to welcome a delegation of Myanmar lawyers back in 2019 who were keen to meet local lawyers and hear about the judicial system in our...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/myanmar-update-post-delegation-visit-in-2019/
The term “Equitable Value” is seldom seen in English legal documentation but the increasing influence of the International Valuation Standards Council (“IVSC”) means that this is likely to change. Legal...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/fair-value-or-equitable-value-by-roger-isaacs-milsted-langdon/
Reclaim your lunchbreak and recharge in nature this Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May 2021 Many of us have lost our connection with nature, spending most of our time indoors,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/law-care-resources-mhaw-10-16-may-2021/
Download letter here>> C100 pilot letter FINAL (003) Content of letter below: Dear Sir/Madam, Online applications under section 8 of the Children Act 1989 From Tuesday 18 May 2021, online...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/online-applications-under-s8-children-act-1989/
Background March 2021 saw the phasing in of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) as part of a number of EU initiatives to promote investment towards the green economy and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/esg-disclosures-the-new-eu-regime/
Howden are delighted to announce that Bristol Law Society have chosen Howden as their new, long-term Professional Indemnity Insurance sponsor. This appointment will allow Bristol Law Society members access to...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/howden-proud-to-announce-new-pii-sponsorship-of-the-bristol-law-society/
Before I start, I declare an interest as a former sole practitioner. I closed my practice in 2010 after 23 enjoyable years, with no successor practice. If I had known,...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-closure-of-the-solicitors-indemnity-fund-sif-article-by-bls-council-member/
Click here to read: Supervision: good practice for remote supervision of junior staff and trainee solicitors | The Law Society
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-law-society-good-practice-for-supervision-of-junior-staff-and-trainees-article-may-21/
By Deborah Witkiss, COO, Insight Legal Remote working has become universal during the pandemic. The office is replaced by a designated area somewhere at home. The journey to the office...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/are-you-working-from-home-or-living-at-work-article-by-insight-legal/
The Law Society of England and Wales welcomed the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) decision to extend the life of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) for a further 12 months and...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/sra-agrees-to-law-societys-request-for-sif-extension/
Please see attached letter: Contested FR Update June 2021
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/contested-financial-remedy-applications-hmcts-update/
Investors in People awards Burges Salmon the highest level accreditation, recognising the firm’s commitment to its people. Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon has been recognised with a platinum ‘We...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/burges-salmon-receives-platinum-investors-in-people-accreditation/
New era for Wards Solicitors as it announces a new Managing Partner Leading South West law firm Wards Solicitors LLP has appointed a new managing partner, effective from 1 June....
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/promotions-and-retirements-at-wards/
By Roger Isaacs, Forensic Partner Any litigator in a case that concerns the value of a business should ensure that consideration is given to potential windfalls that may arise from...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/potential-windfalls-quantifying-covid-19-related-business-interruption-insurance-claims-by-roger-isaacs-forensic-partner/
Many firms are keen to be actively involved in drafting the letter in response to a claim against them, and some insurers also request the firms they insure to prepare...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/letter-writing-for-claims-hints-and-tips-by-howden/
Please see attached letter from the Court : Contested FR Update June 2021
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/contested-financial-remedy-applications-hmcts-update-june-2021/
By Tim Smith, CEO, Insight Legal If there’s one critical business lesson for us to take from the last 18 months, it is the vital importance of having the right...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/the-transformational-powers-of-workflow-article-by-insight-legal/
The government has confirmed that the legal requirement for social distancing in England will be removed from today (Monday 19 July 2021), as well as the detail of which other...
https://www.bristollawsociety.com/news/hmcts-safely-increasing-capacity-in-our-buildings-from-19-july-2021/
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