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Optimising law firm efficiency and profitability with AI and automated time recording
The legal industry has traditionally been resistant to change, but the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) presents an undeniable opportunity to enhance efficiency and profitability for law firms.
Search Acumen launches REI, the UK’s first AI model trained to handle local authority real estate search data
Leading Proptech firm Search Acumen has unveiled REI (‘Real Estate Intelligence’). REI is a proprietary AI application that now forms part of Search Acumen’s existing end-to-end case management system for real estate lawyers.
From bias to balance: Proving law firm value with resource management technology
I recently had the pleasure of contributing to Modern Law’s feature about innovative products designed with the customer in mind (naturally, BigHand Resource Management was a perfect fit!). In the piece, I referenced two key stats from the latest BigHand market research:
Verify 365 announces strategic partnership with ReviewSolicitors
Verify 365 is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with the UK’s leading legal review platform, ReviewSolicitors.
Navigating the 2024/2025 housing market: Insights from Landmark’s Q3 Trends Report
In this episode of Landmark Talks Property, we take a deep dive into the Q3 2024 Residential Property Trends Report, providing valuable insights into the changing housing market.
Top 5 law firm profitability metrics that illuminate the path to long-term prosperity
Running a successful law firm means more than just meeting clients and getting cases. You need to be able to measure performance with data-driven metrics that show you the way to long-term prosperity. We tell you which ones make all the difference!
InfoTrack unifies post completion with new dashboard
InfoTrack has launched a new post completion dashboard that unifies SDLT and AP1 for easier management and visibility of at-risk conveyancing matters.
Webinar to help SME law firms balance compliance demands and the client experience
The second episode in the third series of Osprey Approach’s Build Better Habits webinars, will focus on how SME law firms can balance the demands of compliance alongside the client experience, to help firms remain competitive.
Lessons for COFAs: Avoiding regulatory pitfalls
The recent news that the SRA has handed down a fine of 16% of a former director and compliance officer’s gross annual income may have struck terror into the hearts of COFAs across the country.
Six made honorary CILEX Companions as over 260 members celebrate graduation
Six legal professionals have been appointed as Honorary Companions of CILEX in recognition of their significant contributions to the profession and support of CILEX’s mission.
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Containing the spread of unapproved AI
Nearly 60% of fee-earners admit to using unapproved tools (like free versions of ChatGPT). Yet 68% of firm leaders are confident there is zero risk of unapproved AI being used for client work.
When AI adoption goes wrong, costs add up fast
City AM recently reported that London is fighting to claim the title of ‘global capital of legal AI’. However, it’s crucial we remember that adoption alone does not create value.
Gen Z lawyers vs identity, sacrifice and success
This conversation began with my training principal, who admitted something many senior lawyers quietly feel: “I struggle to understand what motivates Gen Z lawyers.”
