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Xperate, a leading provider of bespoke software development for the legal and professional services sectors, has announced a strategic partnership with LexisNexis® InterAction+, the premier client relationship management (CRM) solution for law firms. Xperate joins the InterAction+ Partner Network to support InterAction+ clients with high-end integration and custom development services, enabling smooth cloud adoption and digital transformation […]

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The 2019 Legal Lab Executive Summary, from HBR Consulting
Legal Lab 2019, HBR’s fifth annual gathering of leaders from leading law departments and law firms, marked a turning point from prior years where we were poised on the brink of change in the legal industry. Alignment and collaboration between law departments and law firms were the themes of this year’s Legal Lab. As the […]
Growth and gratitude: HBR recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies
The legal industry is in the midst of a major transformation, and HBR Consulting is fortunate to be at the forefront of that change. As trusted advisors and providers to both law departments and law firms, we understand how the unique strategies and needs of each intersect. By bringing their voices and perspectives together, we […]
HBR Consulting discuss their recent visit to ILTACON 2019
It was great to see so many friends at ILTACON in Orlando last week – it was an excellent opportunity to network, learn and have fun. While this year’s conference theme and location surrounded us with nostalgic TV characters and the magic of Disney, there was nothing “old-school” or “Mickey Mouse” about ILTACON’s content. Following […]
Implementing a law firm records disposition program, from HBR Consulting
Managing a records retention and disposition program is one of the chronic challenges for any organization in the information age. Businesses and government agencies of all sizes are seeking to implement or improve these programs due to increased risk of cybercrime and data breaches, the complexities of complying with a variety of data privacy laws […]
Five reasons to build your law firm’s IT security framework on NIST standards
Law firms are daily targets for cybercrime and targeted data breaches. Criminals are keenly aware thatlaw firms can be a “back door” to valuable confidential data, such as trade secrets, intellectual propertyand financial information related to potential business deals. In fact, 23 percent of law firms reportedthat they have been the victim of a data […]
HBR Consulting discuss: How law firms and law departments can harness innovation
In a profession enamored with centuries-old precedent, the term “legal innovation” has long been an oxymoron. Lawyers were commonly—and often rightly—perceived as too stagnant and tradition-bound to embrace radical change. But more recently, legal innovation has taken off, garnering extensive buzz in the industry. The “innovation” label has been slapped on everything from alternative fee […]
Accesspoint invites you to watch the demo video for Flashpoint
Accesspoint invites you to watch the demo video for Flashpoint, the new innovative software gateway to sending all your notes from paper straight into your PMS, chosen folders or client case files. Created with forward thinking law firms in mind, Flashpoint is sure to save admin time and modernise the traditional workflow of your firm! […]
Tikit win Product/Service Provider of the Year award at the Symphony Legal Conference
Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions to legal firms, today announced they won the Product/Service Provider of the Year award at the Symphony Legal Conference last week. This award was presented in recognition of the value that Tikit has added to a law firm. This was through demonstration of how they have supported the […]
Fit more billable hours in the day with DocsCorp
Free eBook: Productivity solutions that help lawyers fit more billable hours in the day How to make every minute count. Working smarter, not harder is the secret to maximising billable hours. Too many billable hours are wasted on time-consuming administrative tasks. See how productivity solutions can help you get the job done in one step instead of […]
LexisNexis discuss the new SRA rules – what will they mean from a practical standpoint?
The SRA is introducing new standards, that are scheduled to take effect on 25 November 2019, to allow solicitors greater flexibility in how they work and simplify accounting rules. These changes continue in the vein of a less prescriptive approach to regulation by the SRA, while making it easier for the public to gain access […]
The new SRA standards, Alex Williams at Tikit discusses
On 25 November 2019, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will launch its new regulatory model – but what does this mean for firms? In essence, it will allow solicitors greater flexibility in how they work. It will remove many prescriptive rules and take the burden off law firms, meaning their solicitors have freedom to use […]
Symphony – APS discuses aggregation power
We have recently secured a major deal to license, develop and support a product that is taking the accountancy sector by storm – it’s called Practice Portal. Price Bailey developed this groundbreaking platform as a direct result of getting a £500k quote from a major industry-renowned supplier and, in my opinion, quite rightly felt that […]
Cloud prospects: Nick Hayne at Quiss discusses
Nick Hayne, the data master, answers some key questions around cloud provisioning and managed service providers (MSP) relations Q. When talking to law firms, do you find they all want cloud solutions? A. There are any number of reasons law firms are seeking to engage managed service providers and typically cloud features somewhere in the […]