11 Ways to Improve Operational Controls in a University Legal Department...
During tight economic times, all university departments must justify their existence in a measurable way, and legal departments are no different. However, legal departments at academic institutions,...
View ArticleInsight’s top 10 articles from 2015
As we kick off the start of another new year, what better time than now to take a look back at the year that’s been. What were our biggest challenges? And what new opportunities did 2015 bring for the...
View ArticleClient billing models: hourly fees or alternative arrangements?
One of the biggest challenges in legal practice management is securing revenue. The basis on which firms seek fees from clients is a fundamental calculation, so it is worth considering what’s at stake...
View ArticleMobile in Practice: The Benefits of a Virtual Law Firm (Whitepaper)
While some lawyers are suspicious about working in “the cloud,” it might surprise them that they are already there. Anyone who sends documents through email or uses some of the more popular...
View ArticleHow to streamline your practice management
What should legal professionals consider when implementing a new practice management system? What are the features to look out for? And what are the pitfalls to avoid? Progressive firms know the...
View ArticleGetting Ahead in the Cloud: How Cloud-Hosted Software Solutions Can Help...
Imagine a familiar scenario: a small law firm lawyer on her way to meet a client; rushing through a parking lot; keys, coffee and tablet in hand. A new email arrives: it’s the client asking for one...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Legal Research Platform for Your Firm (Guide)
Legal research is an essential but time-consuming skill that is required of all legal professionals. Finding that all important leading case or authority on a specific legal issue can feel like finding...
View Article4 tips to improve your realisation rates
In a perfect world, every moment we spend on a matter would be billed and paid promptly in full. However, due to a variety of factors this is most often not the case. Large or small, law firms face the...
View ArticleWhat Do Manual Processes Cost Your Firm? (Infographic)
A lot of law firms still rely on manual processes for legal research, document production and workflow. Online research and automated legal technology solutions can save your firm valuable billable...
View Article5 simple ways to improve practice management
It’s no secret that good practice management is the key to a happy, strong and profitable firm. However, poor habits and shortcuts can, over time, make inroads into best practice, culminating in lower...
View Article4 steps to improve your efficiency when managing legal matters with external...
Managing external legal matters can be seamless with the right planning, tools and business processes. While external delays may be beyond your control, here are some things you should consider to...
View ArticleWhy your organisation needs a legal operations function
A legal operations function in your organisation can increase efficiency, streamline legal procedures and reduce outsourcing costs. Here’s what you need to consider and how to implement one in your...
View Article7 invoicing best practices every law firm should master
Whether your law firm is large or small, incorporated or boutique, implementing these simple billing practices will help ensure you spend less time on accounting and more time servicing your clients’...
View ArticleYour checklist for the perfect client estimate
Savvy clients are increasingly seeking more predictability and transparency in billing, requiring firms to brush up on their costing skills. But beyond that, fee earners and firms can also benefit from...
View ArticleSavvy GCs Run Their Legal Departments Like Businesses (Whitepaper)
There is increasing pressure for legal departments to understand and track the legal work being done by outside counsel, while successfully managing legal costs and maintaining compliance. As the scope...
View Article6 golden rules of migrating your firm to the cloud
The use of cloud technology (like Gmail, Dropbox and Evernote) is already inherent in the daily lives of legal professionals. As technology continues to improve legal business, your firm will need to...
View Article5 reasons a flat-fee billing structure works
Law firms face increasing pressure to move away from time-based billing, and numerous firms have relinquished the billable hour in favour of alternative fee arrangements. We explore why a flat-fee...
View ArticleIs your law firm ready for the big data revolution?
In many sectors of the global economy, big data is proving a useful tool for businesses to leverage data analytics in order to tailor their offerings to audiences and gain an edge over the competition....
View Article5 questions you should be asking your practice management platform provider
A smart practice management platform can transform even the most disorganised law firm into a well-oiled machine. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s important to explore your firm’s...
View ArticleQ&A: Debbie Warnes on the beginnings and future of legal document automation
For law firms investing in technology to drive innovation and efficiency, document automation is an easy win and, given today’s digitally driven legal landscape, it’s absolutely essential. Manual...
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