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Rethink Documents
It’s easy to get caught up in the latest technology craze and forget about the workflows that are the foundation of every firm’s billable work. But, by reviewing and improving these workflows, you are innovating. Here’s why, says Ben Mitchell, global head of commercial operations at DocsCorp. Can you imagine if we were still using […]
Clapham & Collinge Solicitors selects Eclipse’s Proclaim practice management system
Eclipse Legal Systems, the Law Society Endorsed legal software provider, has today announced the selection of its Proclaim Practice Management Software solution by full-service law firm, Clapham & Collinge Solicitors. Clapham & Collinge is committed to providing excellence in client care, offering a full range of private client and commercial services from offices in Norwich, […]
New professional benchmark for software vendors
Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA) implements new Code of Conduct The LSSA has recently introduced an enhanced code of conduct which all member companies have agreed to adhere to. This code of conduct is a commitment to law firms from LSSA member companies of the high standard of professional excellence they can expect to receive. […]
FileTrail integration with NetDocuments at ndElevate EMEA
One of the highlights for FileTrail at the recent ndElevate EMEA conference in London was the presentation by Leonard Johnson, SVP of product & partnerships at NetDocuments. We’ve received a lot of questions about the screenshot that Leonard shared during his presentation – a preview of the FileTrail tab feature in NetDocuments, which will be available in […]
Majority of UK law firms aren’t investing in technology fast enough to meet client demands
New research by leading provider of business applications for professional services firms, Intapp, has shown that UK law firms consider intelligent automation to be an important factor in driving growth and efficiency, yet there is a significant gap between this recognition and the actual investment in deploying these technologies. While 86% of UK firms believe […]
On the horizon: Why firms must look ahead to remain competitive
In the constantly changing legal landscape, it’s more important than ever for legal professionals to have their sights on the future of their field. This includes anticipating changes in the law and the effect they could have on how they operate, as well as how their clients and regulators operate. Horizon scanning has become an […]
Partners’ financial roadmap: Understanding the funding of partners’ capital
Traditional partnership or LLP Your capital contribution is a significant investment in your professional future, which should be treated as any other investment; you need to believe in the strategy and ethos you are buying in to and expect a return on your investment. Joining a professional partnership is a large financial commitment, but the […]
compareDocs from DocsCorp released with full support for iManage Work 10.2 integration via REST API
DocsCorp, a leading provider of enterprise productivity solutions, today announced the release of the newest version of its document comparison solution, compareDocs 4.3 U3, with full support for iManage Work 10.2, the latest version of the powerful cloud-based document management solution from iManage, a market leader in document and email management. iManage Work 10.2 delivers […]
Wilson Legal Solutions welcomes Colleen Osborne as account executive
Wilson Legal Solutions, a leading provider of software and services that help professional services organizations improve business performance, today announced that Colleen Osborne has joined the company to accelerate its growth outside of the legal industry. Based in the greater Boston area, Osborne will support the legal market in the New England region while developing […]
Understanding partnerships: Employment status for partners – employed v self-employed
Depending on the structure of the firm, employment status can be a contentious issue, especially for junior partners who do not always have a guaranteed profit share and may have minimal voting rights. Partners need to satisfy at least one of three tests below to prove they are true partners in a business, and retain the […]
Great migration: How Converge TS support law firm growth and strategy
Metamorph Law has enjoyed significant growth in its first two years of business life – with everything up, from acquisitions and geographic expansion to headcount. The firm focuses on acquiring and merging with high-street law firms that concentrate on private client work, in England and Wales. Michael McGuire, head of IT at Metamorph Law, knows […]
Quill’s revived trainee scheme shows steadfast commitment to cashiering
At Quill, we’re dedicated to getting the job of cashiering right. You see, we’ve been supplying outsourced cashiering services for 20 years, half of our company’s life, and we’ve earned ourselves an enviable reputation as a market leader in cashiering based on our 100% accuracy rates. Demand for our services has grown year on year. […]
Five signs it’s time to upgrade your practice management system
Upgrading a practice management system is a big decision for any law firm. Existing IT systems have often been adapted over many years to fit working practices, staff feel comfortable using them, and there’s always concern that a new practice management system will disrupt day to day business. Also, if the current system isn’t ‘broken’, […]














