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Economic turbulence and the impact on law firm risk and protection
What does a slowing economy mean for various practice areas – from conveyancing and immigration to crime and family – and firms’ professional indemnity insurance prospects?
Time in context – understanding the time you have and how to accept it
For those who haven’t yet read Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks, you need to know this: it’s a time-management book like no other, already a classic.
Client money theft – how bad is the problem?
PII brokers’ raison d’être is to deal with complex and life-changing matters which threaten the existence of a law firm or its members’ future standard of living.
The rise of the legal resource manager – part 2
The benefits of a structured approach to work allocation which encompasses the right people, technology and data can be felt strongly by a firm and its partners, but even more acutely by associates.
Why law firms need to raise staff awareness of the menopause
Some law firms are following the trend and offering menopause training to raise awareness in the hope of improving the working environment for those affected. Should all firms follow suit?
The rise of the legal resource manager – part 1
I recently searched for ‘resource manager’ on LinkedIn’s job pages. The first page of results returned multiple live roles with the title, including at four of the UK’s top 10 law firms.
Schrödinger’s threats – or when ‘confidential’ letters are made public
Dan Neidle, former Clifford Chance tax partner and now lead of Tax Policy Associates, has caused a stir by accusing the Chancellor, Nadim Zahawi, of “a series of unsatisfactory answers about his tax affairs”.
Ten weeks to go – looking ahead to PII renewal
As we head into the forthcoming renewal, the waters seem far calmer and, for some (not all), there may be a return to competition amongst insurers to secure their custom.
How law firms can overcome the top five operational challenges
It’s adapting and refocusing people’s behaviours and habits that is a key obstacle to maximising value from legal tech investments, which will then help to better manage the other organisational challenges
Law firm mergers: What are the ingredients for success?
In my experience, the biggest mistake when it comes to law firm mergers isn’t negotiating a deal, it is blending cultures. As Peter Drucker once said: “Culture kills strategy for breakfast.”
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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.
