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What does the December GDPR deadline mean for your firm?
A big GDPR deadline is looming in December 2022 which may affect your law firm — even if it is based in the U.S.
AI in legal tech: what it is and what it isn’t
You may be hearing a lot about artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry these days. While the concept may seem foreign, there are already law firms using artificial intelligence.
Law firms in the metaverse: what you need to know
Does your law firm need to be in the metaverse?
How to use outsourcing to get more done in your small firm
The good news? Your small firm is thriving and you want to grow its capacity. The bad news? You still cannot afford to hire full-time legal talent.
Tips to help you keep your digital documents secure
While we may not be in a fully paperless world yet, there is a definite trend toward digital documents.
Redefining the role of legal secretaries
When I began practicing law in 1999, the job duties of legal secretaries were beginning to change. I was one of 13 law school graduates hired by my firm that year, and one thing was evident about all of us from the start:
What to do if your firm is part of a data breach
One of the biggest dangers in the modern digital world is the risk of a data breach. Unfortunately for the legal industry, law firms are some of the biggest targets for cyberattacks and data leaks.
How to evaluate the security of a new piece of software or hardware for your law firm
In today’s digital world, no law firm can afford to be left behind in the implementation of new technology. But when your firm introduces new software or hardware, you also need to consider its security.
There’s never been a better time to build your virtual law practice
Today, we look at remote work very differently than even a couple years ago. The pandemic, while closing some doors, opened many possibilities to be flexible and changed the way we see businesses. One of those new possibilities is the virtual law practice.
Law firm innovation: is it really necessary to push for change in the legal industry?
It is no secret: the legal industry has a reputation for being resistant to innovation. Bound by tradition and risk-averse by nature, many attorneys simply avoid change. This is a major stumbling block for the industry in the modern fast-changing world.
