DPS Software: How technology has improved access to justice

The legal field has traditionally been inaccessible to the layperson. The nuances of the law, legal jargon, and the intricacies of different legal systems often go over an ordinary citizen’s head, and people find themselves overwhelmed when faced with the simplest of legal tasks. Technology is changing this. New platforms, information sites and ways of […]

How to keep your data in safe hands, with Tikit

One of the biggest modern risk areas is data. And preventing it from falling in the wrong hands. Use of email can be the greatest contributor to this risk and there are two elements to this. The most recent, and fastest growing, is that of emails being hacked or copied to facilitate bank fraud. A […]

Why choose FlashPad by Accessoint Legal Services

FlashPad is an eco-friendly and innovative approach to sending all your notes from paper straight into your PMS, chosen folders or client case files. The new generation pads contain a sleek, paper like material that feel just like the real thing but they take the power of a notepad further. Branded FlashPad Notebooks Customise your […]

Nick Hayne at Quiss has some dos and don’ts when selecting a managed services provider

You are aware your IT environment is not all it should be, and it’s holding back your business. So you call in the consultants or invite a number of managed IT service providers to pitch solutions that will resolve your problems. You and your management team sit through all the presentations and hear what can […]

Kate Arnott at MHA on how firms can significantly reduce their lockup rates

Cash remains king in professional services firms, with poor cashflow being the largest contributor to the failure of law firms in recent times. Lockup therefore continues to be a hot topic, as the amount of cash tied up in either work-inprogress (WIP), or debtors, directly impacts the ability of partners to draw profits. It can […]

Scott Brown at Accesspoint Media Services on maximising the value of your website

The vision for the use of more joined-up IT within legal is now a major talking point across a good number of law firms and we’re now starting to see how this can be implemented to best effect on the ground. Your website has the potential to be an untapped vault of yet-to-be-found wealth. All […]

The new SRA accounts rules – a practice’s checklist for compliant software by Insight Legal

In the wake of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Making Tax Digital, law firms are now facing yet another wave of regulatory change. The Legal Services Board has approved changes proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under its ‘Looking to the Future’ programme. Included within the changes is a new set of […]

The next five years: future of legal technology, legal business report by Aderant

Four years ago, we introduced a thesis called “Your Firm 2020.” At the time, we predicted the majority of law firms will expect legal technology to support better automation, mobility, and collaboration. We also noted that cybersecurity would be one of the most pressing concerns. As we publish this paper, we’re closing in on the final quarter of […]

Christine Smith at Aderant on the benefits an e-billing solution brings

With growing law firm competition, it’s more important than ever to ensure that efficiencies are maximised, and this includes billing. Billing is more than a simple submission process: it’s a form of communication with clients, and directly impacts on firm profitability. Therefore, more firms are looking to streamline the current process. But will an e-billing […]

DMC Canotec discuss: what is agile working and what does it mean for business?

The world of work is in a constant state of disruption, change and evolution. Pressures on revenue and productivity; new players and competition; talent acquisition and retention; security and compliance; client expectations; technology and sustainability are among the factors forcing business leaders to rethink the very essence of how they do business. It’s because of […]