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For many legal marketing teams, this point in the year offers something rare: a brief reset. Budgets have been approved, plans are taking shape, and there is, for now, a little more space to think beyond the next pitch or urgent request. It is a moment to be proactive rather than reactive, but it rarely lasts.

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Why specialized law firm IT services outperform generic IT providers – sa.global
Legal practices operate with little tolerance for disruption. Deadlines are fixed, confidentiality is fundamental, and multiple systems must work together without friction.
iManage to Unveil Major Platform Advancement at ConnectLive 2026
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work™, today announced that ConnectLive 2026 will serve as the stage for a significant platform evolution - one that reimagines how legal and knowledge teams work, collaborate, and harness the institutional knowledge they’ve spent decades building.
Client Experience Reset: What Clients Really Want from Their Law Firm – Xperate
For years, law firms have competed on expertise, reputation and results. But today, that’s no longer enough. High-quality legal advice is now the baseline expectation - not the differentiator.
Elite Unveils Advanced AI Detection to Identify Billing Risks
At its annual VANTAGE user conference in New York City, Elite today announced the introduction of its industry-first, context-aware AI risk detection capabilities in Validate, designed to surface behavioral billing risks early and reduce the need for manual rework.
Building an Agent for Complex Document Drafting and Editing – Harvey
How we designed an agent that iteratively builds a Word document in memory.
How to be AML Compliant – SmartSearch
Every firm that’s subject to money laundering regulations must put AML compliance policies and procedures in place, in order to minimise their money laundering risk.
How Office & Dragons Helps Legal Teams Reduce Low-Value Document Work by Up to 97% – Litera
Legal teams are under increasing pressure to deliver faster results while managing a growing volume of documents. Contracts, templates, and transaction materials must move quickly—but the workflows surrounding them often remain manual.
Why cross-selling still fails and how to fix it | LexisNexis
Cross-selling should be one of the most dependable ways for mid-sized law firms to increase customer retention, strengthen loyalty and grow revenue from existing clients. Yet in practice, many firms continue to struggle. This article explores why cross-selling still fails in mid-sized firms and outlines practical, leadership-led steps to fix it.
Why a data management strategy is central to compliance and client trust in law firms – sa.global
In legal services, where confidentiality and integrity are core to professional duty, poor data practices can undermine a firm’s standing overnight.
iManage Appoints Jon Janes as Global Corporate Market Leader
iManage, the company dedicated to Making Knowledge Work, today announced the appointment of Jon Janes as Global Corporate Market Leader. In this role, Janes will lead the global growth strategy for iManage’s Corporate segment, driving revenue expansion, strengthening customer partnerships, and scaling a high-performing sales organization across regions.
The Future of Legal Revenue Management: AI-Driven Billing and Collections – Helm360
Billing and collections sit at the heart of every law firm’s financial health, yet many firms still rely on manual, reactive processes that slow cash flow and create friction with clients. Disconnected systems, delayed reviews, and inconsistent data continue to complicate accurate billing and timely collections.
Take Command of AI Adoption With Harvey’s Governance Controls
Harvey's enterprise-grade governance controls and analytics give your organization the tools to manage AI deployment with confidence.
The 2026 Legal Insights Report – Clio
UK and Ireland law firms are in a strong position. Clients are satisfied, revenue is growing, and AI has moved from a talking point to a daily reality. But performance and sustainability aren’t the same thing.
















