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A SLAPP in the face – but is there a fundamental paradox?
The allegation is that strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) are used by the rich and powerful to protect their reputation and to gag those who would expose them.
What does 21st century client service mean to the client?
I don’t think I ever heard the phrase ‘client service’ while I was at law school (indeed, probably not for several years afterwards). But the litigation service that law firms are providing to their clients fit for purpose?
Microsoft 365’s dirty little secret
Microsoft 365 (formerly called Office 365) is one of the most widely used cloud services in the world, controlling around 48% of the market share for major office suites.
A new route to practice rights for chartered legal executives
Following approval from the Legal Services Board in May 2022, CILEx Regulation has launched an alternative route for chartered legal executives to obtain independent practice rights.
NFTs, the courts and the role of injunctions
In May, news broke that a non-fungible token was the subject of a successful injunction made by the Singapore High Court. The NFT in question is part of the very valuable Bored Ape Yacht Club series.
Low-value commercial cases – an achievable challenge for ATE insurers
There are many good claims brought for damages that are likely to be significantly less than twice the cost of bringing the claim. These cases present a real challenge for insurers.
Lawyers who break AML rules face bigger, more public fines
Last month, two all-party parliamentary groups published a joint economic crime manifesto that sets out a “comprehensive list of pragmatic reforms” designed to tackle the UK’s dirty money crisis.
Using artificial intelligence in the legal profession
Applying AI technology to law firms involves the use of computers, algorithms and big data so that they can function competently, successfully and with foresight in their business environment.
How pricing directors use matter management to ensure profitability
Growing profitability on the back of strong growth in 2021 is a key focus for firms in 2022, and legal pricing teams are at the cutting edge of delivering that profitability.
What is it with the billable hour?
Is the billable hour to charging what democracy is to governance? Not the best, simply the least worst? Its death knell has been sounded on numerous occasions, and yet it is still firmly with us.
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It’s time for law firms to ask tougher questions
For years, many law firms have treated ID verification as a box-ticking exercise. Run a liveness check, match a face to a document and move on. But that is no longer good enough.
Business fatigue to AI will risk job security
Whilst we know professional learning has always been part of career paths, to hire, retain and keep talent, AI needs to be embedded as a core part of this training.
On good authority? GenAI and the reputational risks to law firms
As GenAI’s influence grows, so do the risks which are already playing out in courtrooms across England and Wales, where some early adopters are setting precedents they would rather not.
