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Ten weeks to go – looking ahead to PII renewal

21 July 2022

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

18 July 2022

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?

14 July 2022

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.”


A SLAPP in the face – but is there a fundamental paradox?

11 July 2022

The allegation is that strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are used by the rich and powerful to protect their reputation and to gag those who would expose them.


What does 21st century client service mean to the client?

6 July 2022

I don’t think I ever heard the phrase ‘client service’ while I was at law school (indeed, probably not for several years afterwards). But the litigation service that law firms are providing to their clients fit for purpose?


Microsoft 365’s dirty little secret

4 July 2022

Microsoft 365 (formerly called Office 365) is one of the most widely used cloud services in the world, controlling around 48% of the market share for major office suites.


A new route to practice rights for chartered legal executives

30 June 2022

Following approval from the Legal Services Board in May 2022, CILEx Regulation has launched an alternative route for chartered legal executives to obtain independent practice rights.


NFTs, the courts and the role of injunctions

28 June 2022

In May, news broke that a non-fungible token was the subject of a successful injunction made by the Singapore High Court. The NFT in question is part of the very valuable Bored Ape Yacht Club series.


Low-value commercial cases – an achievable challenge for ATE insurers

24 June 2022

There are many good claims brought for damages that are likely to be significantly less than twice the cost of bringing the claim. These cases present a real challenge for insurers.


Lawyers who break AML rules face bigger, more public fines

22 June 2022

Last month, two all-party parliamentary groups published a joint economic crime manifesto that sets out a “comprehensive list of pragmatic reforms” designed to tackle the UK’s dirty money crisis.

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Regulate sole practices on evidence, not turnover

For a sole practice, the SRA’s plan that I cannot hold a compliance role if my firm has more than £600,000 of turnover is not a measure of risk. It is a ceiling on growth.


Is Google becoming pay-to-play for law firms?

For years, law firms have been told that SEO is the long-term alternative to paying for every click. That principle hasn’t disappeared but search results have changed significantly.


Material information and the case for intelligent client onboarding

Upfront information means work traditionally undertaken after an offer is accepted will need to happen earlier. And that fundamentally changes the role of client onboarding.


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