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Are lawtech start-ups redefining the industry?
The upheaval in the shape and structure of the legal market has seen the rise of lawtech start-ups, effectively exposing the sector’s inefficiencies and putting a new focus on finding better ways of working.
Success planning trumps succession planning
Delivering messages that impact work colleagues is probably the hardest thing law firm leaders have to do, especially to older generation lawyers approaching the end of their careers.
Why remote working has exacerbated cyber-security concerns
The ‘rule of six’ has been in place since 14 September, with fines levied for those who break it and now we are seeing even more drastic restrictions reimposed. So what does this mean for the UK’s cyber-security?
Cutting to the chase on the SQE
While it is right to raise valid concerns about the SQE, are we not a bit tired of hearing the same old tune of the beaten drum with no better alternatives being suggested and at the eleventh hour?
The inherent dilemma of the in-house lawyer
If the chief executive of a division of a massive American company is to be believed, corporations everywhere are in the process of changing to put the needs of the community alongside profits.
Undertaking due diligence for relatives of PEPs
Picture the scene: at breakfast you open the paper to discover your firm linked to a grand corruption scandal involving your client, the son of a politically exposed person, in a jurisdiction prone to corruption.
Poor marketing returns? Here’s where you’re going wrong
During uncertain times law firms must be sure that every single marketing activity is driving lead generation, supporting client engagement and protecting brand reputation.
The SQE and ethics: STAR lite?
How much will graduates of the SQE be able to use and apply the Standards & Regulations, not in a classroom, or in a hypothetical situation, but on a rainy Tuesday with a client or their boss shouting at them?
Hanging out the washing
There are three crucial requirements of technology any firm needs in order to adapt to a work from home model that, for some, is somewhat worrying: security, collaboration and all-in-one solutions.
Online wills – the future or too risky?
When it comes to online wills, there are many passionate viewpoints. Many see it an essential step towards futureproofing of the industry. Others are more concerned about the online process.