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DocsCorp releases the latest iteration of its data loss prevention tool – cleanDocs – with support for iManage Work 10
cleanDocs 2.3, the market-leading data loss prevention tool is iManage 10.2 ready, which will assist IT Directors in their decision-making as they consider the move to Work 10. DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced the release of cleanDocs 2.3, its market-leading data loss protection software, which combines metadata cleaning with recipient […]
Legal Workflow: How can good workflow be applied in my law firm?
Workflow originated in the manufacturing sector, where good processes are essential to the smooth running of a factory. But it applies equally well to a law firm. Just think about your own firm. Where is there a series of repeatable activities that happen every time a new client is signed up, or a new case […]
HBR Consulting’s annual survey finds growth in total legal spending as law departments report rising legal needs
Despite increase in spending, survey report also reveals law departments continue to take measures to contain costs, enhance operational efficiency. As global organizations continue to report increased legal needs, corporate law departments’ total legal spending increased by 5 percent, according to the 2018 HBR Consulting (HBR) Law Department Survey. This increase in spending reflects a […]
Higgs & Sons selects Aderant Expert as its software partner
A West Midlands law firm has chosen a global industry leader to deliver its legal practice and financial management software. Putting innovation and agility to the top of its wish list, Higgs & Sons hand-picked Aderant Expert as its new partner. Higgs sought a flexible, ready-to-deploy product that enhanced its legal service delivery and met […]
Intelligent Office appointed by Multrees Investor Services to deliver administrative support
Intelligent Office UK (IO), the leading provider of administrative support services to the professional services and legal sectors, has been appointed by Multrees Investor Services to deliver its facilities, reprographics, mail and courier, and front of house services. The contract, which went live on 19th November 2018, has required IO to bring in a newly […]
HBR Consulting: How law firms can assess and adapt to changing skill needs for information governance
As law firms recognize the growing importance of an information governance (IG) strategy, they are beginning to think about how they can transform traditional records management (RM) staff into true IG professionals. This shift, which is driven by increasing regulatory demands and pressure from clients for stronger security, is making firms realize that IG requires […]
Quill’s employees credited with ILFM membership
Quill has strengthened its ties with The Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) by establishing a close partnership that will see all of Quill’s cashiers, support team and trainers credited with ILFM membership, and trainee cashiers undertaking ILFM professional qualifications. Tim Kidd, Chief Executive of the ILFM, comments: “We’re really pleased about our relationship […]
DMH Stallard makes significant investment with Aderant to build IT solution fit for the future
Aderant is pleased to announce that DMH Stallard has selected Aderant Expert and Handshake as its legal practice management and knowledge management solutions respectively. With five locations in the United Kingdom, the Gatwick headquartered firm sought a like-minded solutions partner that was committed to continually investing in its product offerings. “Aderant demonstrated a strong understanding […]
tmgroup asks “Will the new rules change conveyancing for the better?”
Ahead of the new price transparency rules coming into effect on 6th December 2018, tmgroup asked the industry “Will the new rules change conveyancing for the better?”. They received an overwhelming response, with many saying they were confident that the new rules “make good business sense”, and should create competitive advantages for firms that promote […]
DocsCorp: Concern about email data breaches has led to a 69% increase in the sale of information leak prevention software
2018 has seen a steady increase in the number of organisations in Europe looking to protect themselves from the threat of email data breaches. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been enforceable for the past six months, and businesses are increasingly turning to technology to help ensure compliance and to eliminate the leading cause […]
Aderant announces Handshake-CompuLaw integrations
Aderant, a global leader in law firm management software, announces the integration of two of their market-leading products, Handshake and CompuLaw. The integration allows for U.S.-based firms to seamlessly access key docketing information directly where their timekeepers are working, within their Handshake portals, creating better efficiency and visibility to case deadlines. “CompuLaw is known for […]
Fieldfisher rolls-out LexisOne to German office network
Shortly after the roll-out of its ERP system, LexisOne™, in Belgium; European law firm, Fieldfisher, has now deployed the solution across its network of German offices including Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. LexisOne is a cloud-native SaaS solution built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, which Fieldfisher has used to replace eight other core business systems. Fieldfisher […]
HBR Consulting: Law firms must act with urgency to keep pace with law department analytics maturity
I had a clear message to deliver to those in attendance when I took the stage at this year’s International Legal Technology Conference (ILTACON): law departments are gathering, centralizing and sharing more data than ever, and many law firms are lagging behind. During the presentation, “Data Gathering and Sharing by GCs,” I was joined by […]








