July 2023 – Page 17 – Legal Tech Monitor

So you’re not using legal tech. Why?

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Legal Futures

This post was originally published on this siteNew research shows that less than a third of solicitors use basic legal technology, with a lack of understanding among senior management a major barrier. The post So you’re not using legal tech. Why? appeared first on Legal Futures.

Dip in proportion of consumers shopping around for legal services

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteThe proportion of consumers who shop around for lawyers has fallen for the first time in 12 years, but the use of unbundling is on the rise, according to new figures. The post Dip in proportion of consumers shopping around for legal services appeared first on Legal Futures.

Vector Solutions Law Enforcement Courses Receive Industry Leading…

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023admin

This post was originally published on this siteThe IADLEST National Certification Program has awarded more than thirty-five Vector Solutions law enforcement courses with its highly respected recognition (PRWeb July 11, 2023) Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/vector_solutions_law_enforcement_courses_receive_industry_leading_certifications/prweb19434730.htm

Solicitors to pay extra £13.5m to Law Society and SRA

July 10, 2023July 11, 2023Neil Rose

This post was originally published on this siteIndividual solicitors and their firms will have to pay an extra £13.5m to be regulated and represented in the coming year, it emerged today. The post Solicitors to pay extra £13.5m to Law Society and SRA appeared first on Legal Futures.

Knights raises fees as it looks to restart organic growth

July 10, 2023July 11, 2023Neil Rose

This post was originally published on this siteListed law firm Knights said yesterday it was on course to return to organic growth this year after revealing that the 13% increase in revenues for the last 12 months came from acquisitions. The post Knights raises fees as it looks to restart organic growth appeared first on […]

Small firms at heart of AML reports made by SRA

July 10, 2023July 11, 2023Nick Hilborne

This post was originally published on this siteThe Solicitors Regulation Authority reported transactions potentially involving money laundering worth over £75m to the National Crime Agency in the last financial year. The post Small firms at heart of AML reports made by SRA appeared first on Legal Futures.

Law Firms and Digital Strategic Planning: Talking the Talk But Not Walking the Talk?

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Stephen Embry

This post was originally published on this site A few years ago, when contemplating whether to continue working full time in my law firm, perhaps as a CIO, or start my blog, I talked to Aaron Street, co-founder of The Lawyerist. Aaron told me, “There are firms that want to be innovative, and then there […]

New Dashboard Legal Feature Gives Law Firm Partners A Snapshot View Of All Activity Across Matters and Associates

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Bob Ambrogi

This post was originally published on this siteSince launching to the legal market in 2021, the matter management platform Dashboard Legal has built a loyal following among law firm associates, who find it a superior alternative to updating and circulating checklists in Microsoft Word or Excel, says founder and CEO Mat Rotenberg. But the company […]

Milestones, Startup that Automates Client Updates, Raises $2.1M Seed Round, Rebrands As Hona

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Bob Ambrogi

This post was originally published on this siteIn what is clearly a major milestone for Milestones, a legal tech company whose product provides law firm clients with automatic updates on their cases, it has closed a $2.1 million seed round and is rebranding as Hona to reflect the broader scope of its product’s capabilities. Leading […]

Private equity giant in talks to buy DWF for £342m

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Neil Rose

This post was originally published on this siteDWF – the only law firm listed on the main London Stock Exchange – is in talks with a leading private equity company over a possible buyout that values it at £342m. The post Private equity giant in talks to buy DWF for £342m appeared first on Legal […]