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Data protection claims – the ATE underwriter’s perspective
As the amount of personal data stored and transferred electronically increases at an exponential rate, data breach claims are going to form an ever-increasing part of the media cases we insure.
CQS training deadline: Is your law firm still accredited?
It’s important for law firms to meet the mandatory training obligations, to ensure they’re prepared for the forecasted unsettled housing market and any sudden increase of transactions.
In the rush to digitise, let’s not leave people behind
Family law cases, with their many complexities and sensitivities, do not always fit within the highly streamlined nature of digital case proceedings.
Working with your financial planner to attract and retain clients
it is hard to disagree with the contention that a personal recommendation for a service is, without doubt, the best source of new clients; it will always be stronger than a testimonial on a website.
Conquering cost challenges through workflow management
In the face of declining profits, client demand and increased staff attrition, the legal services market is currently facing the risk of a significant downturn in profitability.
Getting your priorities right: how SME law firms can achieve long-term success
A recent report from LPM found that most (62%) senior leaders at SME law firms consider their peers to be the biggest commercial threat to their future success.
“My career and passion for diversity within law”
The legal system is increasingly recognising and embracing the value of diverse perspectives, which helps to ensure fairness and justice for all. Shabnam Ali-Khan, partner at London firm Russell-Cooke, explains hers.
Approaching change: Using analogical thinking in the legal profession
With such change and a broad range of issues facing firms and legal teams, a greater emphasis has been placed on the psychology of change and how leaders go about solving problems.
So you’re not using legal tech. Why?
New research shows that less than a third of solicitors use basic legal technology, with a lack of understanding among senior management a major barrier.
The Neidle and the damage done
Dan Neidle has caused quite a stir by naming and shaming a tax KC for advice on a fraudulent tax scheme. I have often thought about when to name individuals associated with ethics problems.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
