Author: Dan Bindman

This post was originally published on this siteCovid-19 has taught in-house lawyers about the importance of being trusted advisers, using technology for low-risk work, and making data-driven decisions, according to a new report. The post Lessons of Covid “making for better in-house lawyers” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe emphasis on increasing the range and choice of legal training in the Solicitors Qualifying Examination could help remove the blockage to social mobility in the profession. The post Law firms “could undermine positive impact” of SQE on diversity appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteCriminal defence barristers have made a desperate plea to peers for government support to survive the Covid-19 crisis, with solicitors agreeing that the profession was in dire straits. The post Barristers plead with peers for government Covid support appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe demands of working under Covid-19 has led to an accelerated culture change at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, with lawyers much more willing to adopt tech solutions rapidly. The post Freshfields: Covid has “accelerated” innovation culture change appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA global law firm has predicted that as many as 80% of its workforce will remain transient or permanently working from home after Covid-19, with only around a fifth being full-time office workers. The post Covid-19 “will change law firm offices forever” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteMany aspects of the adaptability shown by lawyers during the Covid-19 crisis should stand them in good stead in future dealings with clients, it has been claimed. The post GCs: Covid-19 has showcased lawyers’ adaptability appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe role of discrimination on the part of both general counsel and clients in disadvantaging female lawyers was revealed yesterday by a survey on improving diversity at partner level in law firms. The post Top female lawyers’ careers squeezed by bias and harassment appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe Legal Ombudsman is exploring whether to use big data and machine learning technology to suggest outcomes  and make recommendations in resolving complaints about lawyers. The post LeO weighs using big data to aid decision-making appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteA start-up alternative business structure has been launched to bring City solicitor expertise to bear to help consumers and SMEs win disputes when insurers fail to honour their policies. The post New ABS targets ‘David and Goliath’ insurance disputes appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteThe take-up of many forms of lawtech are “modest” in England and Wales, and especially so for technology assisted by artificial intelligence, despite the hype around it, new research has found. The post Don’t believe the hype: “Modest” take-up of lawtech appeared first on Legal Futures.