July 2019 – Page 14 – Legal Tech Monitor

Inga James Appointed to Child Custody Court Workgroup by Governor…

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019admin

This post was originally published on this siteDr. Inga James of Heartly House was recently appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan to the Workgroup to Study Child Custody Court Proceedings Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence… (PRWeb July 23, 2019) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/inga_james_appointed_to_child_custody_court_workgroup_by_governor_hogan/prweb16453833.htm

Venminder Secures $5 Million Investment to Accelerate Platform…

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019admin

This post was originally published on this siteVenminder, an innovative market leader of third party risk management solutions, today announced that it completed a $5 million funding round led by existing investors Bain Capital Ventures and… (PRWeb July 23, 2019) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/venminder_secures_5_million_investment_to_accelerate_platform_enhancements/prweb16457153.htm

LPGA Selects Corridor to Automate and Accelerate Contract Management

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019admin

This post was originally published on this siteLPGA to implement Corridor Contracts 365 Contract Management solution to streamline legal operations during rapid growth. (PRWeb July 23, 2019) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/lpga_selects_corridor_to_automate_and_accelerate_contract_management/prweb16453026.htm

Credit hire and repair costs “recoverable under new portal”

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019Neil Rose

This post was originally published on this sitePI claimants will be able to recover credit hire and repair costs under the new regime due to come into force next April if the total value of the claim does not exceed £10,000, it has emerged. The post Credit hire and repair costs “recoverable under new portal” […]

Report calls for better regulation of criminal defence work

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteAn “effective system” is needed for monitoring the quality of criminal defence lawyers, a report has argued, identifying the way “perverse financial incentives” bear on the provision of services. The post Report calls for better regulation of criminal defence work appeared first on Legal Futures.

BSB reduces publication periods for misbehaving barristers

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteThe Bar Standards Board is to cut the length of time that sanctions imposed on misbehaving barristers appear on its website, on the Bar Register and when it responds to requests for information. The post BSB reduces publication periods for misbehaving barristers appeared first on Legal Futures.

New CILEx chief calls for “equality of opportunity”

July 22, 2019July 23, 2019Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteThe new president of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives has called for more action to ensure equality of opportunity for his members within the legal profession. The post New CILEx chief calls for “equality of opportunity” appeared first on Legal Futures.

LawNext Episode 45: As Fastcase Turns 20, Founders Recount Its History and Predict Its Future

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Bob Ambrogi

This post was originally published on this site It was 20 years ago that two Covington & Burling associates, Ed Walters and Phil Rosenthal, made the audacious move of quitting their jobs and launching the legal research company Fastcase. Their goal was to democratize the law through affordable pricing and smarter technology. Two decades later, that once-scrappy company […]

InfoTrack wins “Service Provider of the Year, 2019” honours

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteInfoTrack were announced as winners of Service Provider of the Year at the 2019 Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards last Thursday in Liverpool. InfoTrack provides a single platform for solicitors to complete the key tasks involved throughout the conveyancing process from Land Registry and property searches to […]

Is inefficient workload distribution hurting your firm’s profitability?

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteWhether you work at a small practice or a Magic Circle firm, human resource utilisation is a crucial metric. In an environment where downward pressure on fees is stronger than ever, how effectively each member of the team is using their time has a growing impact on financial […]