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 […]

Manchester-based CKE Law is implementing the Proclaim Practice Management solution from Eclipse, the Law Society Endorsed legal software provider. Providing legal services to both individuals and businesses, CKE Law places high importance on delivering a quality and efficient service to clients, so as to meet all expectations they have. The firm specialises in a range […]

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic working from home is no longer a luxury, but a requirement. These unprecedented times have brought a lot of disruption for many businesses, causing them to change the way they operate on a day to day basis. For law firms this is no different, they are now having to […]

Most of our staff need to work from home now, and Teams seems the obvious means of collaboration. It’s important we don’t curb people’s productivity, but at the same time we’re concerned about information privacy and security protocols being breached if users are unwittingly careless. How can we achieve a safe middle ground? Given companies’ […]

Many users of DocsCorp software work in industries like legal, financial, and government, which need to maintain important services to their clients and local communities. To ensure businesses can continue to operate during the COVID-19 lockdown, DocsCorp is making compareDocs cloud and cleanDocs server available for 90 days to those working from home. These applications […]

Some legal software suppliers are backed by finance supplied by venture capitalists. VCs provide investment in the expectation of a handsome return; they are the ‘masters’ at the end of the day. This means a supplier can be conflicted at times between what is best for the customer and what is needed by the investors. […]

I’m writing this from my dining table with my two-year-old daughter (who we’re potty training) calling me to witness her successful poo. I’m one of the lucky ones. Times are hard for everyone. Firms across the country are furloughing staff, with some even facing the risk of closure. So far, fortunately, my job is safe, […]

Microsoft Teams use continues to soar as more employees are called to work from home, to help slow the spread of Covid-19. According to Microsoft’s latest figures, there are now 44 million daily users of Teams globally, who generated 900 million meeting and calling minutes collectively via the platform – per day – over the […]

Discussing, creating and sharing matter-related information via Teams’ chat facility may move workflow forward temporarily, but unless this activity is linked back to the core information/matter management repository, the longer-term value will be compromised and the firm could soon lose control of matter status, as well as information compliance. Here’s a practical way forward: Start […]

On 15th April 2020, CTS, the cloud provider to the legal sector, has launched a free COVID-19 response helpline. This new service is designed to support the legal sector in overcoming the obstacles presented by remote working over the next couple of months, as law firms adapt to the changes triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak. […]