Software for Criminal Law
Software for Criminal Law What Is Criminal Law? Criminal law is the body of law that relates to any crime. It prescribes conduct perceived as threatening, harmful, or otherwise endangering to the property, health, safety, and moral welfare of people inclusive of one’s self. Criminal law varies according to jurisdiction, and differs from civil law, […]
Stress Management for Lawyers
Stress Management for Lawyers Introduction to Stress Stress is a natural feeling of not being able to cope with specific demands and events[1]. These demands can come from work, relationships, financial pressures, and other situations, but anything that poses a real or perceived challenge or threat to a person’s well-being can cause stress[2]. It’s not […]
Leveraging Data in Litigation Strategy
Leveraging Data in Litigation Strategy The pandemic has accelerated the use of technology in the court system and within the wider legal sector. There is now widespread use of virtual court hearings, electronic bundles and automated decision making in the lower courts. The integration of legal technology solutions has made processes a lot more convenient and more […]
E-Billing, Invoice Automation & Legal Spend Management
E-Billing, Invoice Automation & Legal Spend Management Automation is legal technology’s greatest gift to the legal profession. Practice management systems, case management systems, and smart contracts are now common tools law firms use to reduce costs and increase efficiency. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and legal data analytics have improved the way lawyers work, allowed them to reap the benefits of a data-driven practice, […]
Core Legal Practice and Legal Tech, an Overview
Core Legal Practice and Legal Tech, an Overview Many scholars and practitioners of law, of all levels, from the freshest and humblest undergraduate to the most seasoned courtroom veteran, are almost certainly familiar with oft-mocked and joked about side-effect of studying and working in the law; namely, the invariable requests and questions from non-legal family […]
Where and how is your data being sold?
Where and how is your data being sold? Introduction Your activity on the internet is valuable[1]. Both in terms of time and money. Everything you do, including everywhere you click, all the pages you browse and anything you buy are valuable to some company somewhere[2]. Your internet activity and data are collected, processed and sold […]
Legal Matter Management & The Rise of Legal Operations
Legal Matter Management & The Rise of Legal Operations Legal operations play a crucial role in a law firm’s strategic and business development. Law firm management and General Counsel are now forming legal operations teams to whom management tasks are delegated, similar to how any other business unit is managed. Legal operations involve identifying opportunities […]
Importance of legal software for IP law firms
Importance of legal software for IP law firms Introduction to Intellectual property Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; symbols, names and images used in commerce[1]. It is an umbrella term for rights to ideas and creative concepts that have been expressed in tangible form, […]
8 Signs You Need To Invest in Legal Technology
8 Signs You Need to Invest Legal in Technology Given its traditional nature, the legal sector has been hesitant to adopt new ways of working compared to other industries where technology plays a crucial role in business development. The use of legal technology offers substantial cost savings and improves productivity resulting in its investment being […]
Legal Databases for Enhanced Legal Research
Legal Databases for Enhanced Legal Research Background Traditionally, legal research was conducted manually using a law library, books, periodicals, indexes, and digests. Black’s law dictionary defines legal research as “The finding and assembling of authorities that bear on a question of law.” Legal research slowly became one of the first areas of scholarship to move […]
