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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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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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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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For any law firm making a decision on whether to host their legal case and practice management software on the cloud or on their own on-premise servers, Access Legal has produced this practical checklist.
Cloud Computing Defined: Cloud computing for Law Firms, in the context of this checklist, is simply outsourcing the hosting of your accounts, case and practice management software along with the other key integrated third-party software products, such as Microsoft Office and Exchange. Of course cloud computing as such i.e. the provision of computing services over the internet, is nothing new. Remote application hosting has been available for many years.
The question is – as a law firm should you host your software on your own in-house servers or do you entrust the hosting of your critical business systems to a cloud technology partner? Either way the software doesn’t change – the only differences are how you access the software and where it is hosted.
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The LawCare Building a better life in the law conference 2023 was a treasure trove of insights into various people risk management issues which all leaders in modern workplaces need to be aware of.
This blog is intended to provide a brief summary of the issues covered along with practical tips which firms can implement to address psychosocial risks.
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Our latest update webinar focused on recent anti-money laundering (AML) developments, an update from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and some of the key AML questions answered by the SRA on its website.
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operation Centres (SOC) are vital components of a comprehensive cyber security strategy for law firms. These technologies and services play a crucial role in detecting and responding to cyber threats in real-time, providing proactive protection against potential attacks.
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As technology continues to evolve, so do the cyber threats faced by law firms. Over the past few years, the legal industry has witnessed a significant surge in cyberattacks, ranging from ransomware and phishing attacks to supply chain vulnerabilities. With the widespread adoption of remote work and cloud-based services, the attack surface for potential threats has expanded, leaving law firms exposed to ever more sophisticated cyber threats. In this article, we will explore the modern IT and cyber security challenges faced by law firms.
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Legal case management can be complex and confusing for medium-sized law firms. The ever-changing legal landscape and increasing regulatory requirements make it challenging for law firms to manage cases efficiently. Pursuing legal cases without a detailed case management system can lead to missed deadlines, lost documents, and, ultimately, lost cases.
This blog addresses the challenges and offers insights into how medium-sized law firms can navigate legal case management effectively.
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