Law Firms and Remote Work
Law Firms and Remote Work Since its introduction, largely as a result of Covid-19, remote working, which has now largely evolved into hybrid working, has undoubtedly altered the functioning of law firms on a quotidian level, introducing the potential for a host of new, dynamic and disruptive business models that are set to re-shape the way […]
How has Technology changed the job of the lawyer?
How has Technology changed the job of the lawyer? The legal profession is not immune to the same technological trends that have touched every industry. Part of advancing the technology revolution in law is the digitization of case law. Last year, the Harvard Law School Library announced the completion of its Caselaw Access Project (CAP), which scanned Harvard’s entire case law library, thereby digitizing […]
CRM for Legal Firms: What Legal Firms Need to Know
CRM for Legal Firms: What Legal Firms Need to Know Introduction Legal professionals of today must be masters of their domain and also have a broad set of skills. In the scope of advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies, legal professionals are required to stay relevant and informed. [1] The legal industry is […]
Marketing for Small to Medium Sized Law Firms
Marketing for Small to Medium Sized Law Firms Marketing strategies for law firms depend on the size of their workforce and business operations. Even though large-scale law firms have higher budgets, more time, and greater marketing expertise, this does not mean that medium to small law firms cannot compete [1]. All in all, small to medium-sized […]
How Legal Technology Can Revolutionise Your Firm’s HR Processes
How Legal Technology Can Revolutionise Your Firm’s HR Processes As a law firm, you are likely already aware of the many challenges that can come with managing human resource (HR) processes. From recruiting and onboarding new employees to managing employee records and ensuring compliance with employment laws, there is a lot to keep track of, […]
Preparing for the Future, Securing Clients from Younger Generations
Preparing for the Future, Securing Clients from Younger Generations The foreseeable future of legal consumers is that of Generation X, Millennials and Generation Z. Firms that do not prepare to cater to the interests and sensitivities of these younger age groups risk falling behind their competitors. It is most likely that the demands of younger […]
How Law Firms are Integrating Cloud Data Protection
How Law Firms are Integrating Cloud Data Protection Cloud data protection is a model focused on organizational data stored, manipulated, and managed in a cloud or hybrid environment. The model requires many data policies, strategies, and solutions to work in tandem. Data protection protects an organization’s data from compromise, loss, or theft. While traditional data […]
How to Manage a Law Firm’s Internal Fraud Risks
How to Manage a Law Firm’s Internal Fraud Risks When it comes to law firms, there is no such thing as being too careful when safeguarding against internal fraud risks. Since 2019, almost 19,000 reports of thefts undertaken by an employee were reported, and that’s just the losses detected. Out of the 45 police forces that […]
How to Prepare a Law Firm for an SRA Audit
How to Prepare a Law Firm for an SRA Audit As a law firm, you should be aware of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) rules and regulations surrounding audits. The SRA regulates law professionals who manage client money in England and Wales and ensures that they comply with professional standards[1]. It is always best […]
How to Manage more Pro-bono Cases and their Benefit
How to Manage more Pro-bono Cases and their Benefit One of the most common terms bandied about in standard mainstream media depicting lawyers is that of ‘pro bono’. Indeed, the popular legal drama Suits (which Robert Hanna’s legally speaking podcast makes a point of regularly riffing on as an icebreaker) frequently uses pro bono as […]