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Colin Biggers & Paisley selected Intapp Time to modernize timekeeping and compliance practices
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 13:00
Core Insights - Colin Biggers & Paisley, a leading Australian law firm, has selected Intapp Time to modernize its timekeeping practices, aiming to enhance efficiency and client outcomes [1][2] - The adoption of Intapp Time aligns with the firm's strategy to leverage innovative technology for improved operational efficiency and compliance in the legal market [2][4] Company Strategy - The firm prioritized replacing its legacy timekeeping solution with a cloud-based system to enhance operational efficiency [2][3] - The goal is to provide lawyers with technology that saves time and allows them to focus on high-value client work [3] Technology Features - Intapp Time offers AI-powered data capture, enabling lawyers to record time more accurately and improve efficiency [3][4] - The solution includes configurable templates, seamless integrations with financial systems, and flexible timekeeping methods to simplify processes and increase accuracy [4] Benefits - The modernized timekeeping approach is expected to streamline billing processes, reduce disputes, and enhance client satisfaction, ultimately increasing the firm's revenue [5] - Advanced reporting and dashboards will assist firm leaders in evaluating resources and tracking time against budgets to optimize utilization and profitability [5]
Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
Globenewswire· 2025-04-29 06:00
Core Viewpoint - Octopus Titan VCT plc reported a disappointing total return of -14.1% for the year ending December 31, 2024, with net assets decreasing to £831 million, primarily due to company-specific performance issues and challenging market conditions [3][4][27]. Financial Summary - Net assets decreased from £993.74 million in 2023 to £831.358 million in 2024 [2]. - Loss after tax for the year was £147.649 million, slightly improved from £149.499 million in the previous year [2]. - NAV per share fell from 62.4p in 2023 to 50.5p in 2024, reflecting a decrease of 8.8p per share [2][3]. - Total value per share decreased from 164.4p in 2023 to 155.6p in 2024 [2][7]. - Total return per share was -8.8p, translating to a total return percentage of -14.1% for the year [2][7]. - Dividends paid in 2024 totaled 3.1p, down from 5.0p in 2023, resulting in a dividend yield of 5.0% [2][13]. Performance Analysis - The decline in NAV was attributed to underperformance of portfolio companies, particularly Pelago, Many Pets, and Big Health, which collectively accounted for about one-third of the total NAV decline [4][48][49]. - The five-year tax-free annual compound return for shareholders is now -3.5%, and since the high watermark at December 31, 2021, the total return per share has decreased by 39.8% [5][27]. - The company utilized £137 million of cash resources during the year, with £30 million allocated to new and follow-on investments [6]. Strategic Review - A strategic review was initiated in September 2024 to address performance challenges and develop a plan for future sustainability and improved performance [10][30]. - The review includes an analysis of historical investment performance, sustainability, future investment strategy, and team structure [10][34]. - The Board is considering feedback from a shareholder survey indicating significant dissatisfaction with past performance and capital growth opportunities [10][71]. Portfolio Management - The portfolio consists of over 135 companies, with 42% not expecting further funding needs, increasing to 67% when including those with more than 12 months' cash runway [29]. - In 2024, Titan completed 8 new investments and 14 follow-on investments totaling £30 million [68]. - The company returned £29 million in cash proceeds from exits during the year, which was below the level achieved in 2023 [28][56]. Governance and Management Changes - Erin Platts was appointed as the new CEO of Octopus Ventures in January 2025, bringing extensive experience from her previous role at HSBC Innovation Banking UK [41][42]. - The Board has acknowledged the turnover in the Octopus Ventures team and is assessing the team structure and culture as part of the ongoing strategic review [23][30].
Landstar System, Inc. ALERT: Securities Fraud Investigation by Block & Leviton Could Allow Investors to Recover Losses
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-04-28 19:30
Group 1 - Block & Leviton is investigating Landstar System, Inc. for potential securities law violations following a significant drop in share price [1][2] - Shares of Landstar System, Inc. fell over 3% on April 25 after the company announced a delay in filing its 10-Q and postponement of its earnings release to May 13 due to ongoing evaluation of internal accounting controls and financial reporting related to previous supply chain fraud issues [2] - Investors who have lost money in their Landstar System, Inc. investment are encouraged to contact Block & Leviton for potential recovery options [3][5] Group 2 - Block & Leviton is considering filing an action to recover losses on behalf of investors who have been affected by the company's issues [4] - The firm is recognized as a leading securities class action firm, having recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors [7] - Whistleblowers with non-public information about Landstar System, Inc. may assist in the investigation and could receive rewards of up to 30% of any successful recovery [6]
Johnson Fistel has Commenced an Investigation on Behalf of DexCom, Inc. Shareholders
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-04-16 12:50
SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP, a leading stockholder rights law firm, has initiated an investigation into the board members and executive officers of DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) for potential breaches of fiduciary duties and violations of the federal securities laws. What is Johnson Fistel Investigating? Between April 28, 2023 and June 5, 2024, certain DexCom insiders caused the company to issue false and misleading public statements regarding its expansion strategy and ...
值得借鉴的律师成长路径
梧桐树下V· 2025-04-07 09:05
"如何上手律师实务工作、如何快速成长、独立办案?"这大概是每个新人律师都问过自己的问题。 理 想的情况是,进入律所后就有资深律师带教, 跟着师傅拆解案件、逐步成长。 然而事实却是,绝大部分的新手律师都被"放养" : 法律检索3小时仍毫无头绪,带教只会说"再查一遍"; 合同审查总被批"风险点遗漏",却无人解释标准; 跟案时拼命记录,复盘时才发现"法庭交锋的逻辑根本不在笔记上"。 这些让法律新人卡壳的"隐藏知识",却从来没人写进实习手册。 所以我们联系了 6家知名律所的8位资深律师 , 把带教不会提醒的 实务细节全都讲透,汇总成法律新 人的"成长说明书" 。 lines the ◀ 扫码试看课程 资深律师授课:中伦、德恒、国枫等知名律 所导师。 随课赠送:法律工具包 内含: 合同模板/检索清单/尽调报告范例等 DeepSeek入门到精通 常用协议 内容全面系统: 8门课11小时,涵盖工具、 调研、文书 …… 实务技巧精讲: 合同起草、尽调等核心技能 拆解。 案例深度剖析:精选真实案例与行业动态。 资源丰富实用: 配套课件、法律工具包、律 师答疑。 ■ 财务顾问尽职调查所需资料清单.doc 國 尽职调查清单.doc ...
从被骂哭到独当一面,资深律师分享成长经验
梧桐树下V· 2025-03-31 03:12
"如何上手律师实务工作、如何快速成长、独立办案?"这大概是每个新人律师都问过自己的问题。 理 想的情况是,进入律所后就有资深律师带教, 跟着师傅拆解案件、逐步成长。 然而事实却是,绝大部分的新手律师都被"放养" : 法律检索3小时仍毫无头绪,带教只会说"再查一遍"; 合同审查总被批"风险点遗漏",却无人解释标准; 跟案时拼命记录,复盘时才发现"法庭交锋的逻辑根本不在笔记上"。 这些让法律新人卡壳的"隐藏知识",却从来没人写进实习手册。 所以我们联系了 6家知名律所的8位资深律师 , 把带教不会提醒的 实务细节全都讲透,汇总成法律新 人的"成长说明书" 。 lines the ◀ 扫码试看课程 资深律师授课:中伦、德恒、国枫等知名律 所导师。 随课赠送:法律工具包 内含: 合同模板/检索清单/尽调报告范例等 DeepSeek入门到精通 常用协议 内容全面系统: 8门课11小时,涵盖工具、 调研、文书 …… 实务技巧精讲: 合同起草、尽调等核心技能 拆解。 案例深度剖析:精选真实案例与行业动态。 资源丰富实用: 配套课件、法律工具包、律 师答疑。 ■ 财务顾问尽职调查所需资料清单.doc 國 尽职调查清单.doc ...
Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 13, 2025 in enCore Energy Lawsuit - EU
Prnewswire· 2025-03-28 09:45
Core Viewpoint - enCore Energy Corp. is facing a class action securities lawsuit due to alleged securities fraud that occurred between March 28, 2024, and March 2, 2025 [1][2] Group 1: Allegations and Impact - The lawsuit claims that enCore Energy lacked effective internal controls over financial reporting [2] - It is alleged that enCore could not capitalize certain exploratory and development costs under GAAP, leading to a substantial increase in net losses [2] - Defendants' positive statements regarding the Company's business and prospects were materially misleading and lacked a reasonable basis [2] Group 2: Legal Process and Participation - Investors who suffered losses during the specified timeframe have until May 13, 2025, to request to be appointed as lead plaintiff [3] - Class members may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket costs or fees [3] Group 3: Firm Background - Levi & Korsinsky has a history of securing hundreds of millions of dollars for shareholders and is recognized as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States [4]
律师培养成本疯涨,律所负重前行,这个“紧箍咒”怎么摘?
梧桐树下V· 2025-03-10 09:40
培训贵: 君合2022的测算表明, 培养1名合格律师的隐形成本超18万 ,且每年递增12%; 我们与 6家知名律所的8位资深律师 交流后发现,要想解决这些问题,需要用 系统化培训取代 "散养式" 带教, 既能减少新人犯错,又能缩短培养周期: 这几年,法律行业监管不断加码、行业竞争日益激烈化,律所面临的执业风险陡增,生存压力空前加剧 —— 招人难、培训贵、留人难、用人难 ,正成为横亘在团队发展路上的四座大山: 招人难: 中伦2023年调研显示,即便是通过HR层层筛选的五院四系学霸, 仍有52%的新人入 职3个月无法独立办案; 留人难: 司法部2023年数据显示, 45%的新人律师执业未满3年便选择离职 ,青年律师"高流 失率"已成行业顽疾; 用人难: 金杜2023年调研揭露, 合伙人平均每周需耗费7.3小时纠正新人的基础错误 ,并纷纷 吐槽"带新人还不如自己干"。 这些多数律所 传统的"师徒制"培训模式存在的指导碎片化、缺乏标准化流程等问题 ,导致新人"野蛮生 长",不仅增加了执业风险,还推高了团队管理成本。 内含: 合同模板/检索清单/尽调报告范例等 00 资料内容 DeepSeek入门到精通 】 常用协议 ...
牛!这才是律师用AI处理工作的正确方式
梧桐树下V· 2025-02-11 10:24
AI技术的出现,为法律行业带来了前所未有的解决方案! 在经济下行和行业内卷的背景下,律师行业曾经高溢价、高毛利、高增长的黄金时代已一去不返,降本 增效成为目前律所生存和发展的关键。因此,律师们的压力与日俱增:文书工作繁重、案件处理紧张、 时间管理压力巨大……那么,作为法律从业者的你是否无比希望提高工作效率、减少重复性劳动? 7节课, 共2小时36分钟 扫码试看课程 课程大纲 特别是在 撰写法律文书 这一繁琐而重复的任务上,例如起诉状的起草,AI工具的应用已经展现出巨大 的潜力: 其实,除了法律文书,AI能够帮助帮助律师做的事情还有很多。郭益超律师会在 《 AI法律工具运用实 战(赠提示词模板)》 中为我们介绍更多AI在法律领域的实战应用,帮助律师们更好地掌握AI技术、 提升工作效率。扫码下方二维码,试看更多章节。 主讲嘉宾:郭益超律师 1. 五大必备AI法律助手:功能对比与使用技巧 2. 15分钟极速上手:AI平台无痛注册攻略 3. 独家秘笈:突破地域限制,畅享ChatGPT与Claude 北京市盈科(深圳)律师事务所执业律师 擅长商业尽职调查,评估风险、定制战略,护航 商业决策 第一节:揭秘AI法律工具,开 ...
2024年香港IPO中介机构排行榜
梧桐树下V· 2025-01-19 04:37
文/梧桐数据中心 2024年,港股新上市公司累计70家,其中主板67家,创业板3家,数量与2023年持平,募集资金金额合计873.18亿港元,同比增长89.93%。中介机构业绩方面,中 金公司保荐19单,位列第一;中信证券12单、华泰国际7单,位列二三;高伟绅律师行和竞天公诚律所分别占据香港、中国法律顾问之首,业务单数分别为12单、 13单;"四大"则包揽了近90%的审计业务,毕马威19单,罗兵咸永道18单、安永15单、德勤12单。 一、保荐人业绩排名 2024年,共有39家保荐人为这70家香港上市公司提供了保荐服务,其中联合保荐的拆开计算,各计1单。 第一名:中金公司(19单) 第二名:中信证券(香港)(12单) 第三名:华泰国际(7单) | 1 | 甲金公可 | । તે | | --- | --- | --- | | 2 | 中信证券(香港) | 12 | | 3 | 八年泰国际 | 7 | | 4. | 海通国际 | 6 | | 5 | 建银国际 | 5 | | 5 | 招银国际 | 5 | | 7 | 摩根大通 | 4 | | 7 | 衣银国际 | 4 | | 7 | 瑞银集团 | 4 | | 10 ...