http://pressroom.prlog.org/AtkinsonLewis/About Atkinson Lewis - We're a full support service for Solicitors, Barristers and Social Workers involved in childcare cases that feature drug or alcohol abuse. http://www.prlog.org/11899839-cost-cutting-measures-obscuring-substance-abuse-tests.htmlSolicitors aren't testing the full spectrum of drugs in parental substance abuse cases. Atkinson Lewis supports professionals in childcare cases and is raising awareness of the problem to mark International Day against Drug Abuse on 26 June.Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:21:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11886820-data-breach-fines-to-taxpayers-detriment.htmlThe scores of data protection fines enforced by the ICO are causing a detrimental effect to Britain’s Taxpayers.Tue, 29 May 2012 15:43:14 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11880175-products-altering-drug-and-alcohol-hair-test-results-are-cause-for-concern.htmlFollowing reports surrounding the unreliability of hair testing for alcohol abuse, a surge in the number of products designed to alter the results of substance abuse tests have surfaced.Mon, 21 May 2012 13:54:24 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11874048-foster-care-fortnight-bid-to-increase-shortfall-in-carers.htmlThe sharp increase in applications for care proceedings in the family courts has seen a shortfall in the number of available foster carers to look after the thousands of children who urgently need temporary safe housing.Mon, 14 May 2012 09:54:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11856417-parental-alienation-syndrome-an-effective-tool-in-child-custody.htmlAtkinson Lewis, an organisation that supports solicitors, barristers and social workers in childcare cases through the family courts marks 25 April as Parental Alienation Awareness Day by raising the profile of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS).Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:28:50 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11851322-consider-going-paperless-for-earth-day.htmlWith budgets slashed and restrictions increased for organisations in the UK, paperless offices are the logical solution. Atkinson Lewis is marking Earth Day on 22 April by giving businesses the opportunity to cut down on paper use.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:06:11 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11848710-work-life-balance-for-lawyers-technology-aids-working-smart-not-long.htmlMaintaining links with friends and family has always been a struggle for legal professionals. The burden of casework and paper chasing dominates their home life. The burden can be reduced with new legal technologies like electronic disclosure.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:03:39 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11810785-electronic-discovery-to-speed-up-the-length-of-adoption-process.htmlStatistics indicating a backlog in adoption cases has sparked frustration amongst government officials. Technologies can tackle the demand to help thousands of UK children to find a secure home more efficiently, ahead of the government’s demands.Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:11:35 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11806722-technology-can-help-high-street-law-firms-get-the-edge-over-abs-firms.htmlAlternative Business Structure law firms will be competing against high street lawyers who have been operating without major competition for years. ‘Tesco Law’ means law firms ought to ensure they have the edge over their newfound competitors.Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:54:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11794842-councils-can-avoid-losing-sensitive-data-with-technology.htmlLocal authorities are jeopardising the public's privacy by failing to protect records. Many believe emailing is secure, although it's unencrypted so sensitive information is not adequetely protected.Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:41:40 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11753149-legal-aid-cuts-to-family-law-are-preventable-with-cost-cutting-alternatives.htmlSince considerable anxiety is felt by senior judges and legal professionals over the effect legal aid cuts will have on family cases and the children themselves, Atkinson Lewis – case management specialists reveal their cost cutting alternatives.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:26:13 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11749644-are-law-firms-ready-for-legal-technologies.htmlThe past decade has seen businesses converting their bulky paper files into electronic documents. The Law Society has already recommended the use of electronic communication but legal firms are hesitant to make the changes.Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:04:12 GMT http://www.prlog.org/11748454-legal-technologies-to-reduce-delays-in-childcare-cases.htmlDelays in childcare court cases have serious consequences on the lives of 500,000 children and adults affected each year. Atkinson Lewis – case management specialists, believe it is partly due to the lack of modern technologies in law firms today.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:19:54 GMT