What are the biggest online security threats the Legal Industry is facing

What are the biggest online security threats the Legal Industry is facing​ Introduction The legal sector is particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks due to the volume of data, sensitive information, financial responsibility and authority it holds.[1] Law firms are among cyber criminals’ most attractive targets, but, although they’re aware of the risks, law firms don’t always properly […]

The Legal Tech Landscape in the past 5 years

The Legal Tech Landscape in the past 5 years Technology, throughout history, has transformed our lives and has played the role of a catalyst of change.[1] Law, order, and justice are essential ingredients for ensuring trust in a global age.[2] Since legal services have become an international phenomenon, the need for services such as the provision of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

RegTech in In-House Compliance

RegTech in In-House Compliance When it comes to law and legal tech, legal adjacent careers, which do not directly involve qualified legal professionals, are often left out of the limelight, or indeed even the whole dialogue on how the legal field is developing.     This is an oversight that is sorely in need of […]

The risks and regulation of Artificial Intelligence​

The risks and regulation of Artificial Intelligence Word count: 2002 The Risks: Simulations show that by 2030 about 70 percent of companies will have adopted some sort of AI technology[1]. The reason is simple, whether modelling climate change, selecting job candidates or predicting if someone will commit a crime, AI can replace humans and make […]

Developing A Data Driven Law Firm: Improving Legal Practice With Data​

Developing A Data Driven Law Firm: Improving Legal Practice With Data​ The legal industry and the world of data analytics may have been seen as a traditionally ‘odd’ combination. However, the integration of both has become a crucial component for a law firm’s success, growth and profitability. Law firms and corporate legal departments are transitioning […]