BigHand’s research has today revealed a shockingly low percentage of law firms with access to accurate and real-time financial data globally, and even fewer that provide financial insight to the people in the firm who can affect change.  The Global Cash Flow & Profitability Survey raises significant questions as to how strategic goals for reducing […]

Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that it has selected iManage for the introduction of a new document and email management system across its International offices. iManage is a leading provider of software to professional services firms, combining artificial intelligence, security, and risk mitigation with market-leading document and email management. This significant investment in core […]

FileTrail, the leader in next-generation information governance and records management software for law firms and highly regulated industries, will unveil version 2.0 of its popular FileTrail GPS™ (Governance Policy Suite) at Legalweek New York 2020 being held February 4-6. The updated release includes significant new functionality and a streamlined user interface designed to make information […]

2020 is not only a new year; it’s the start of a new decade. Hence, it’s an apt time to be mapping out your professional objectives for the years ahead. So, did you use the seasonal break to crystalise your 2020 vision? Is IT an essential component in your strategic plan? Your firm’s success may […]

Award-winning law firm Heptonstalls Solicitors is implementing the Proclaim Practice Management solution from Eclipse, the Law Society Endorsed legal software provider. Established in 1812, the long-established Yorkshire-based firm has a rich history serving the local area, offering specialist advice to those seeking professional or personal legal assistance from three offices across the region. With a […]

Many corporate law departments and law firms are legal analytics novices: they have not yet developed the ability to ground their guidance in historical data, measurement and statistics. In order to do so, they must incrementally increase their capacity to capture, organize and analyze data related to the practice of law, much like a karate […]

Complying With Domestic and Global Requirements by Changing the Way We Value Data Privacy There is a fundamental difference, on a cultural level, between how privacy is viewed in the U.S. and abroad. This white paper explores those differences and explains how organizations can design privacy programs that will comply with the stringent requirements of the […]

Law departments are maximizing internal staff and embracing innovative resourcing strategies as legal needs continue to rise. This infographic summarizes the key takeaways from the 2019 HBR Law Department Survey.  About the Survey The annual HBR Law Department Survey is the leading source of benchmarking data for corporate law departments, providing comprehensive data on legal spending, staffing, operations, […]

HBR was recently privileged to co-sponsor ARK’s second annual Law Firm Innovation Summit. The event welcomed 120 attendees, spanning a range of job titles including formal innovation titles, KM, IT, client value and development, COOs, marketing, pricing and legal project management, talent, educators, data analytics, sales and, of course, attorneys. This broad range of expertise […]

It is an increasingly competitive market for law firms. Law departments are bringing more work in house, continuing to consolidate the number of outside firms they use, and sending more work to alternative legal service providers. To differentiate themselves, law firms of all sizes are seeking strategies to provide increased value to their clients, while […]

Law firms are all too aware of the strain that crucial but unbillable tasks such as marketing, time management and pitch development have on revenue loss. Whilst most law firms will already be used to using automation solutions for case management, client communication and invoicing, there are further legal tech tools that can both increase […]

The SRA held a group discussion on 16 January 2020 to consider the Regulator’s priorities over the next few years, alongside their corporate strategy. Along with a sharp focus on high professional standards, they are looking at doing more to work with others to address complex, cross-sector problems of consumer protection. Building on the work […]

The UK’s award-winning practice management provider rolls out its biggest software enhancement to date as LEAP 2x is launched across the UK. This January, lawyers using the practice management system will benefit from many new enhancements that will make practising law more efficient than ever. As well as a new, clear and sharp user interface, […]