The digital shake up of law
Law firms are finally embracing modernisation and preparing the next generation of lawyers for the digital age
Legal Innovation 2017
Law firms are finally embracing modernisation and preparing the next generation of lawyers for the digital age. The Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, reveals how law firms are under increased pressure to keep up with the latest tech innovations. The report tracks the strategic use of artificial intelligence within legal services, the rise of the online courtroom and asks are we about to see more UK-US mergers?
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In this report
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10 top legal disruptors
From next-generation law firms to chatbots and tech-powered legal advice, here are ten startups transforming legal services
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Post mortem: why KWM collapsed
What lessons can be learnt from the failure of a global law firm whose motto was âThe power of togetherâ?
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Are we about to see more UK-US law firm mergers?
International mergers involving high-flying UK law firms may set the legal pulse racing, but will we witness a new rush to join forces?
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The rise of the online courtroom
England and Wales look set to follow trailblazers in rolling out value-for-money online tribunals which sidestep the courts to resolve disputes via the internet
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The rise of global litigation funding
An industry that is only set to grow stronger, litigation funding is extending its international reach
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âIâd like to cut through the hype to propose that weâve reached an important, positive tipping pointâ
Discussions around innovation in the legal market are often sidetracked by talk of cyborgs and artificial intelligence agents bent on world domination
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Innovation and the legal sector: back to basics
If you scan your eyes over any of the top 200 law firmsâ websites or marketing material (and I canât think of anything better to do with all that spare time you have), youâre going to read about one consistent feature that all the top firms have in common â innovation, says Joe Fredericks of PCA Law
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As cyber attacks increase, law firms must rethink their protection technology
Law firms are increasingly under cyber attack, but data segmentation and behavioural analytics offer new opportunities to rethink the way in which they protect themselves
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How the smart law revolution is going to transform your firm
Companies are demanding a faster, more secure and cost-effective service as well as remote working capabilities from their legal advisers. Only those firms that embrace âsmart lawâ can meet these demands
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Mitigate risk by simplifying contract management
Organisations can expose themselves to massive risks, costing millions of pounds, if they donât fully grasp the contracts theyâve inherited in an acquisition or properly manage the auto-renewals of their business contracts
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Regtech opportunity
Regtech is the legal innovatorsâ response to new anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing regulations, says Wayne Johnson, chief executive of Encompass
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Protect against accidental data disclosure
With European Commission regulation imminent, itâs time to install software to protect sensitive information and ensure it doesnât go astray
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Enabling your legal staff to focus on work that counts
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Law and the rise of innovation
Innovation is a word bandied around in the legal industry but, with its rising popularity in lawyersâ lexicon, we might be missing an important point
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The Future CMO 2020
Our Future CMO special report, published in The Times, features articles on combating fake news, upcoming Christmas campaigns, celebrity founders and branding, and more. It features an infographic on the changing evolution of the advertising landscape from traditional to digital.
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Climate Change 2020
Our Climate Change special report, published in The Times, explores innovative ways to offset carbon emissions, staying profitable as a B corp, and the environmental cost of going digital. It also looks at which business leaders are lobbying for real action. The infographic examines how big your businessâs carbon footprint is and the impact of remote working.Â
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The Fashion Economy 2020
The Fashion Economy special report, published in The Times, examines recent shifts in buying behaviour, fighting fast fashion, virtual catwalks, and more. The featured infographic looks at changing fashion attitudes towards more sustainable apparel.
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Supply Chain Resilience 2020
Coronavirus has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, so what needs to be a priority when rebuilding for future resilience? Our Supply Chain Resilience special report, published in The Times, examines the importance of last-mile delivery, the future warehouse, the obstacles of reshoring, and more! The featured infographic looks at how COVID-19 has impacted global supply chains, how theyâre faring now, and plans for the future.