On 28 April 2020, CTS was joined by James Temple, COO at Seddons Solicitors, who discussed the projects that have allowed the firm to seamlessly transition to remote working in response to the Covid-19 health crisis. Temple provided practical guidance for firms that have been struggling to enable home working, and explained how Seddons were […]

AM Law 200 firm Baker Donelson has taken proactive measures to ease the transition to remote working and ensure optimal client service throughout the global crisis, by accelerating its deployment of the legal workflow solution, BigHand Now. The firm previously prepared for and equipped its lawyers and staff to work from home, having stress-tested its […]

With most offices now closed in the UK, it is perhaps now more important than ever to focus on your firm’s online presence. Without initial face to face consultations, your firm will have to rely on its website to make a good first impression whilst being an efficient virtual office that can pull in prospects […]

Leading UK technology innovator Zylpha Ltd has appointed Greg Williams as Chief Support Analyst for its electronic bundling platform, including its recently launched ‘Pay-As-You-Go’ software. The move reflects considerable growth in demand for the online range which significantly boosts bundling efficiency without having to be in the office. Williams brings with him considerable experience of […]

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 […]