Software development firm Epoch, this week announced a strategic alliance with RSA subsidiary FirstAssist. Together, they aim to promote LawAssure, Epoch's new legal desktop technology.

LawAssure offers unlimited provision of legal documents and access to an online law guide. The system also includes a telephone support service

Under the deal, Epoch will market the service directly to the consumer and SME market, through affinity groups and other organisations offering legal expenses insurance from RSA.