The current and complete reliance on technology, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, has seen internal IT teams stretched to their full extent as they struggle to keep their law firm functioning seamlessly while the entire workforce works from home. During the first few weeks of the government-enforced lockdown and shift to remote working, CTS saw […]

Phishing has become one of the most common cyberattacks affecting the legal sector today. With such devastating consequences on finance and reputation, it’s crucial for law firms to know how to anticipate and be fully prepared. Through practical examples of some of the most recent phishing exploits, Knowbe4’s leading expert and evangelist will be sharing […]

Has there ever been a time when the pain of paper-based proforma management processes was more evident? Unlikely. Law firms that have made the transition to digital are experiencing little to no disruption as a result of working from home. Those who are still transitioning are feeling the impact in spades, driving many to conclude […]

Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions for the legal and professional sector, today announced they have delivered a full PMS replacement Go-Live phase entirely through WebEx. Ben Hoare Bell have offices across the North East and offer high-quality advice and representation to individuals; including under the legal aid system. They went live with Tikit’s […]

With many of us working remotely, it can be difficult to keep team members on the same page, leading to data silos, overall confusion, and a loss of control over data governance. This is a challenge facing organizations of all sizes and industries, and it presents the opportunity to adapt by streamlining collaboration and ensuring […]

Repstor, the Content Services and Microsoft 365 matter management specialist, has today announced a timely partnership with exciting new legal digital services start-up, Panoram. It will see Panoram implement Repstor Custodian for Legal™ for corporate legal departments and law firms anxious to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives. Panoram is a brand new digital services provider […]

Since the UK was placed in lockdown, there has been an 400% increase in electronic signatures, according to new data released by InfoTrack, the legal service provider. The increase comes as firms look for solutions that obtain signatures on paperwork during a period when staff are working remotely, with limited access to printers and the postal […]

Perhaps now more than ever, technology is critical to law firms’ businesses, even as the threat of an economic downturn makes it particularly important for firms to manage IT costs. In-depth reviews of multiple law firm IT environments have shown a tendency for many to rely on their IT suppliers — including the original equipment […]

More than ever, information governance is critical. With companies and organizations working to manage the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, information governance professionals are more essential than ever. While the pandemic is sweeping the country and world, information governance professionals have a responsibility to step up and provide leadership by helping their organizations avoid […]

Last week, Actionstep sponsored the first Virtual Legal Network Event. This was the host’s first fully virtual event and it was a masterclass in how Virtual Events can be just as, if not more, effective than regular events from a networking and idea sharing point of view. Alongside, team activities and talks, there was also a […]

Technology is often seen as the solution to our legal problems. It’ll make things faster, it’ll make things better. All this is true, technology is almost always part of the solution, but it’s the enabler, not the end result. In this insightful talk, Chris O’Connor, head of segment marketing will walk us through the obvious […]

When was the last time you seriously considered how to maximise your firm’s website to link with your PMS whilst providing a user friendly and efficient tool for your clients? Our new Web Based Will Builder does exactly what it says on the tin and delivers just that – the perfect solution! Take your firm […]

During this time of uncertainty, law firms across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges. Like many other businesses, law firms everywhere are now finding their feet in the newly presented circumstances. From business continuity planning, through to cost-saving and maintaining client relationships – a lot of time is being spent on keeping the metaphorical lights […]