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Why law firms are adopting cloud technology more than ever
22 February 2021
Damian Donovan describes why the COVID-19 pandemic is moving law firms to the cloud
Advantage Consulting launches Advantage 365: Here's what you need to know
18 February 2021
If you're a current Advantage Consulting client - or someone looking to engage the firm’s professional business and technology services - here's what you need to know about Advantage 365, which the company launched on 1 January 2021.
Clio and Advantage Consulting form strategic partnership in the UK
15 February 2021
Advantage Consulting and Clio have formed a strategic partnership in the UK. As part of the deal, Advantage Consulting will offer Clio’s legal software solutions as a premium case management solution to its clients, including the Advantage 365 platform and the Advantage Legal Network member firms.
Why Legal Technology Is Inevitably Moving To The Cloud
15 February 2021
Though security remains a concern, the legal sector's shift to cloud-based computing has been years in the making.
Government maps out future use of digital identities
12 February 2021
The Government has published new plans which will govern the use of digital identities and revolutionise conveyancing transactions when proving identity.
Conveyancing Quality Scheme
12 February 2021
Our Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) is a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices.
How to Start a Law Firm: Goals and Strategy
12 February 2021
First, what do you want out of your law practice?
Too many lawyers decide that they are good lawyers and they’d like to be their own boss – so why not just practice law on their own?
Renewing your firm’s professional indemnity insurance
12 February 2021
We’ve compiled a list of some of the issues and possible solutions that you should consider if you’re renewing your firm’s professional indemnity insurance (PII) during the coronavirus pandemic.
Solicitors professional indemnity insurance renewals
11 February 2021
The latest round of PII renewals is upon us with a significant number of firms looking to review their cover for a 31st March or 1st April due date.
Bridging the cultural gap
11 February 2021
Over the Christmas break while relaxing, I decided that while the country was settled and quiet, it would be a perfect time to catch up on a few stories from the legal sector to see how the profession was coping.
Conveyancers need list of approved digital ID suppliers, Land Registry told
5 February 2021
HM Land Registry should give conveyancers a list of accredited suppliers that can help them meet new digital identity requirements rather than leave them to figure out a market they know little about, the Law Society has said.
Could Virtual Law Firms be the Future?
4 February 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic rendering offices empty (for the large part), and triggering new remote working policies and protocols, the future of the traditional office remains uncertain.
Decisions Based on Data, Not Intuition
2 February 2021
Gone are the days of guesswork and a qualitative approach to legal operations. The future is data.
What are companies doing to protect themselves against the security risks posed by human error?
29 January 2021
In a world that is making more effort than ever to protect data and ensure that companies take their responsibilities seriously, it’s not hard to question why losses still occur.
How do you connect with clients? The importance of response time for law firms
25 January 2021
Potential clients not only expect a quick response from their prospective lawyers, but they also make their hiring decisions quickly.
Measures to Take After a Data Breach
25 January 2021
A data breach can be one of the most costly and damaging events occurring in business today.
Review AML procedures now, practitioners warned
21 January 2021
A radical overhaul of the Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) anti-money laundering guidance has today been launched to help the legal profession navigate AML risks and challenges.
How legal tech can drive economic recovery in the new normal
13 January 2021
From digital adoption to technological innovation
Finding and Plotting the Ideal Technology Path for Your Organization
12 January 2021
Legal operations has existed for longer than one might think. Before the role was defined, some functions were performed by an office manager within the in-house legal department. Technology wasn’t prevalent, so the job was primarily focused on making sure the day-to-day operations of the legal organization ran efficiently.
The Third Wave of Legal Technology Transformation: Changing What Lawyers Do, With Structured Data
11 January 2021
To better understand this new, third wave of legal technology transformation, it is helpful to look back at the first two waves: the How and the Who.