What attitude does your firm have towards compliance; is it one that prefers to have a fence at the top of the cliff, or an ambulance at the bottom?
The ambulance at the bottom of the cliff analogy comes from a poem called “The Ambulance down in the valley” written by Jospeh Malins in 1895, and is used to assess whether people prefer to take precautions (install a fence) or risk falling over the cliff because they don’t think taking precautions is necessary or appropriate, and therefore need an ambulance when they fall to the base of the cliff.
In this blog, I'll delve into why compliance is essential for law firms and invite you to ponder: Are you proactively building fences, or merely relying on ambulances?"
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One of the growing priorities that law firms face when considering a legal technology provider is cyber and data security. As such, during our recent Legal IT Clinic webinar, we asked our customers (law firms) their top questions when it comes to choosing a legal cloud managed service provider (MSP) or legal technology provider and the majority were concerned with these three key areas: The responsibilities of an MSP or legal technology provider, Cyber incidents including mitigation and response strategies and Cyber essentials compliance and best practices.
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In recognition of the increasingly flexible way in which people are now working – hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours, to name but a few, and the benefits flexible working can offer to employers and the economy at large, the government has introduced new legislation which aims to enable even more workers to benefit from flexible working arrangements which took effect from 06.04.2024.
With the changes now placing more of the burden of dealing with flexible working requests on the employer, who will need to engage more with employees and make quicker decisions, it is vital that law firm leaders become familiar with and take steps to adapt to the changes.
So, what exactly are the changes, what do they mean for law firms and what action do you need to take?
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Our recent thematic webinar looked at Artificial Intelligence (AI) for law firms and the opportunities it offers for those working in the legal sector, the risks to consider when looking to adopt AI, and mitigation action that can be taken to ensure it is used successfully.
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Meeting client expectations is at the top of every law firm's mind. In an era where online giants like Amazon can offer same-day delivery, client’s expectations for rapid, on-demand services are on the rise. This is no different in the legal sector, specifically conveyancing with clients now expecting a quicker turnaround than ever before.
This article covers how digital conveyancing and utilising technology can help law firms achieve greater efficiency and provide an enhanced client experience.
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Our latest webinar provided attendees with an insight into the operation of crypto-currencies and blockchain, and the risks and opportunities that come with these.
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With the new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (DPDI) working its way through parliament, our Risk and Compliance Associate, Laura Wilkes thought now would be an opportune time to share a refresher on Information Security and measures that firms can take to manage their requirements.
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Is your law firm achieving the paperless dream, or is your legal team still sifting through mountains of documents and paper day in and day out?
We have been talking about it for at least four decades, and yet today, many law firms are still drowning in paper even though the technology to eliminate the stuff has existed for quite some time.
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What is Microsoft’s New Commerce Experience (NCE)?
Microsoft recently announced a change to their licensing structure (called the New Commerce Experience or NCE) which includes an increase to the license fee. The New Commerce Experience introduces seat-based cloud offerings for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365 and Power Platform. Its primary aim is to simplify the way Microsoft’s products, models and subscriptions work and provide cost savings for long-term commitments.
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