Tag Archives: legal
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5 Reasons lawyers should embrace technology
Technology has disrupted the business of law for the better. Even something as simple as moving firm accounts from paper ledgers to cloud-based software, such as Xero and QuickBooks, has dramatically reduced expenses and decreased margin for error. Many legal professionals have resisted change, but now is the time for them to use technology to make their lives easier
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Can machines ‘learn’ or ‘think’?
Data and computing power have given birth to artificial intelligence, which is set to transfer labour pains to the world of work
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Getting more bang for your legal buck
Law firms recovering from fee rate squeezes of the Great Recession are under increasing pressure to add value to their clients’ business
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Reaping the benefits of an alternative business structure
They are the new kids on the block, but so far the so-called alternative business structures, allowing involvement of non-lawyers, have yet to make their mark
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How law firms can combat cyber crime
Law firms are being targeted by cyber criminals in attacks which can cost millions and ruin reputations as client confidentiality is breached
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New technologies disrupting the legal sector
Law firms look set to update their technology systems in a bid to steal a competitive edge over laggards who fail to see changing business needs
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Now lawyers are strategic advisers
In-house general counsels are facing diverse challenges as demands on their expertise rise, with increased regulation in the wake of the financial crash, along with the need to create value