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Fixed costs – a fix that doesn’t fix what needs fixing
I understand that there is an argument for reform of clinical negligence claims. However, I believe it is not the system and its associated costs that need to change.
Tech tips for lawyers: 10 ways I’ve improved my workspace in 2022
With a little turn-of-season pep in my step, I turned my attention to my physical and virtual workspaces (temporarily avoiding my partner’s suggestions to clean the basement).
A year of the OIC – how do we judge success?
Has the Official Injury Claim portal had a successful first year? It’s the obvious question today as we mark the anniversary of the crackdown on whiplash claims, but the answer is complicated.
Should we rethink the ‘standard’ work week?
If you’re in Camp Never-Stops, you may view your daily grind as a badge of honour. But from the outside looking in, I see an engine pushed hard and showing signs of failure.
Why a digital-first mindset is crucial for successful hybrid working
A report from the Chartered Management Institute found that over 80% of managers said their businesses had adopted hybrid working. This is certainly reflective of the legal sector.
Is your law firm protected from ransomware attacks?
Ransomware attacks can have devastating consequences for law firms, including financial losses and reputational damage – and it’s not just the large firms that are being targeted.
Planning your office for the next generation
We strongly believe lawyers now and in the future will want and value a space that’s not their home to work from and, most importantly, a space to connect and collaborate with colleagues and clients.
Why lawyers should be thinking about sustainable development
The UN Sustainable Development Goals have been permeating all aspects of the legal profession – from their impact on everyday clients, to their relevance for big businesses.
Fundamental business habits that modern law firms need to succeed
Regardless of your goals, running a successful law firm involves mastering the basics and adopting habits that help you remain competitive.
Estate administration: the digital assets dilemma
The rapid increase in the range and prevalence of digital assets is creating an ever-widening gap between the technologies and the lumbering legal systems trying to keep up.
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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.
