The Backlog of Cases in the Legal Industry Due To Covid-19
The Backlog of Cases in the Legal Industry Due To Covid-19 Introduction Covid-19 forced courtrooms into near stasis, shutting down litigation and freezing ongoing cases where they stood.[1] The judicial system faced unprecedented challenges as it was required to quickly adapt to an ever-evolving virus, new health mandates, and court closures, all while ensuring that litigants […]
Streamlining Law Firm Onboarding With Technology
Streamlining Law Firm Onboarding With Technology The legal sector is experiencing a major technological transformation, with new solutions changing every aspect of a law firm’s operations. Artificial intelligence, legal data analytics, and digitalisation have reshaped the way lawyers practise law and how law firms manage their finances, market their services, and build client relationships. In […]
Inflation and its Impact on Commercial Law
Inflation and its Impact on Commercial Law How price increases are being felt and reflected in commerce contracts Inflation in a nutshell Inflation measures the rate at which the prices of goods and services have risen over time. Typically, people calculate inflation by comparing the cost of goods today to the cost of goods a […]
Legal Software for Legal Billing
Legal Software for Legal Billing Introduction Efficient billing is essential for law firms to be profitable and successful. After all, if you don’t invoice your clients, you won’t get paid.[1] However, a lot of law firms have difficulty streamlining the process of billing. This is understandable since record billing and chasing down payments from clients are […]
New Roles in Law and How Legal Tech Is Developing Them
New Roles in Law and How Legal Tech Is Developing Them Technology’s Role in the Legal Sector Law firm online footprints are rapidly growing, and technology in the legal sector is introducing new methods that are more affordable, accessible, and of higher quality. Web-based resources are exacerbating the disintermediation culture by allowing clients to […]
The Prevalence of Impostor Syndrome in the Legal Profession
The Prevalence of Impostor Syndrome in the Legal Profession What is impostor syndrome? The phenomenon of imposter syndrome is not new. Imposter syndrome is common in many professions, including the legal field. The etymology of the term stems from the efforts of Drs. Clance and Imes who coined the term “Imposter Syndrome” in the late […]
Legal Software for Litigation
Legal Software for Litigation Litigation Law In law, litigation or settlement, is a resolution between disputing parties about a legal case, reached either before or after court action begins.[1] Litigation, in ordinary speech, refers to actions contested in court; this involves a claim, a dispute or conflict, and the use of a specific institution, the court, […]
International Business Contracts: UK Sales Law and CISG
International Business Contracts: UK Sales Law and CISG Why the UK is an outlier in handling sales legislation Introduction The United Kingdom is one of the world’s last industrialised countries to have not ratified the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, or CISG for the purposes of court terminology uk. […]
Legal Optimised Software for Immigration Law
Legal Software for Immigration Law Introduction: Immigration law deals with legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens[1] (foreigners). It also provides means by which certain aliens can become naturalised citizens with full rights of citizenship. Immigration law determines who may enter a country, how long they may stay and when they must leave. Immigration policies deal […]
Managing Clients in Different Time Zones
Managing Clients in Different Time Zones Communicating with clients from around the globe effectively For many years, the legal profession has largely been based on in-person meetings and transactions. However, with advancements in technology, an increasing number of lawyers and clients are now working remotely with the use of legal client software. Clients in different […]
