In today’s world, the term ‘digital transformation’ has become a buzzword for many industries. The legal industry is no exception. Small-sized law firms may have reservations about the implementation of digital transformation. However, as we move further into the digital age, it is becoming increasingly evident that digitisation may be the key to ensuring the success and longevity of small-sized law firms.
In this blog, we will discuss the benefits and challenges of for small-sized law firms and provide some statistics that may help you in the decision-making process, when it comes to progressing and standing out from the competition.
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Small and medium-sized law firms nationwide often need help managing their cases effectively in today's competitive legal environment. Streamlining case management procedures to guarantee maximum productivity and profitability is essential for survival, growth, and expansion.
In this blog post, we'll look at some useful tactics and resources SME law firms may use to improve their case management processes. We will examine practical actions to help these businesses maximise their productivity and provide great customer service, from task delegation and workflow optimisation to time monitoring and cost-effective technological solutions.
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As the saying goes, time is money, and this statement holds especially true for law firms. The legal industry is extremely time-sensitive, and every minute matters when it comes to delivering quality legal services to clients. A key factor for industry success must be leveraging technology to streamline legal case management. With the right strategies for legal technology adoption and implementation, medium-sized law firms can increase efficiency, reduce paperwork and human error, and ultimately, deliver better results to their clients.
This blog will explore the best practices for streamlining legal case management in medium-sized law firms.
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- Legal
In recent years, the UK has experienced a steady and significant increase in the cost of living. This surge affects everyone, from the individual to the largest of corporations, but it's the Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that often bear the brunt of these fluctuations. These changes impose substantial pressure on SMEs, often leading to reduced profit margins, increased operating costs, and higher prices for consumers. As we navigate this challenging terrain, one key survival tool stands out: cashflow forecasting.
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- Finance
In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, law firms must leverage technology to stay competitive, streamline operations and enhance client service. With over 62% of the industry citing direct competition as the biggest threat to their firm within the next 12 months, it’s becoming more and more compelling for law firms to embrace technology to seek that competitive advantage.
However, with the ever-evolving legal tech ecosystem, it can be challenging for law firms to assess their existing software infrastructure, identify areas for improvement, and navigate the complex realm of legal technology. That’s where Access Legal’s revolutionary tech stack audits come into play.
This blog post will explore how these audits can empower law firms to optimise their existing technology systems, enhancing efficiency and pave the way for greater success.
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- Legal
Welcome, fellow legal enthusiasts and law tech aficionados! Today’s blog from Access Legal, delves into the captivating realms of law firm technology and in particular it shines a spotlight on the crucial topic: data privacy.
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- Legal
Mobile apps first became prevalent in 2008, with the launch of Apple's App Store for the iPhone. The App Store allowed developers to create and distribute mobile apps for the iPhone, making it easier for users to discover and download new applications. Prior to this, mobile apps were mostly limited to pre-installed software or basic games that came with mobile phones. The introduction of the App Store and the subsequent release of Google's Android Market (now known as Google Play) in 2009 marked the beginning of a new era for mobile apps. This led to a surge in mobile app development, with developers creating a wide range of applications for various purposes, such as entertainment, social networking, productivity, and gaming. Since then, mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives, and the mobile app industry has continued to grow and evolve with many new tools emerging for both our private lives as well as our business lives.
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The end of life (EOL) for Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 is fast approaching, with the official EOL date set for October 10, 2023. As many law firms still rely on these servers to access key applications and data, it's crucial to understand the implications of this EOL event and the necessary steps to take.
In this article, we'll explore the importance of addressing Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 EOL and how law firms can use this as a trigger to review their wider IT strategy.
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- Managed IT Services
Outcomes based commissioning in social care is a change from older unit based commissioning. As you are probably aware unlike older approaches to commissioning care, outcomes based commissioning focuses on results instead of actions. But you may be wondering why is it important and how can it benefit your local community? Or you might be questioning how outcome based commissioning works compared to older approaches? Or perhaps how other local authorities are implementing outcomes based commissioning?
At The Access Group, we know how important it is to deliver care that is person-centred. We understand that through care commissioners and care providers working together towards the same outcomes, better results are possible, to improve the quality of life for people in your local community.
We have worked with a variety of local authorities to help deliver the best outcomes based commissioning across the care continuum to bring together care services across the community including health, primary care, secondary care, monitoring, support, and commissioning.
This article will review the importance of outcomes based commissioning and how following a population health approach can help local authorities commission care that is catered to every individual need to increase independence and delay future care needs, which in turn improves the quality of life and enables local authorities to better optimise their resources to consistently reach the increasing demand.
Compliance with the Money Laundering Regulations has remained a top priority for the government and regulators, with HM Revenue & Customs taking action against many estate agents for basic compliance breaches, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) taking action against a number of law firms and solicitors for AML related breaches, for example:
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- Legal
