Author: Dan Bindman

This post was originally published on this siteA French law banning the publication of statistical information about judges’ decisions will not prevent the analysis of judicial decisions, which will remain a valuable tool, a leading Paris lawyer has said. The post French law banning naming of judges “will not stop analytics” appeared first on Legal […]

This post was originally published on this siteFour times as many law graduates will be able to practise as solicitors after the solicitors qualifying examination comes in in 2021, a move that will be “transformative” for access to the law. The post Rocket Lawyer chief: SQE will “transform access to justice” appeared first on Legal […]

This post was originally published on this siteAn alternative business structure set up by an HR consultancy has launched a dedicated case management software tool aimed at integrating large company HR departments with its employment law offering. The post ABS launches desktop tool linking it to big clients appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteLawyers at high street firms looking to bring innovation into their firm’s cultures have been advised to find space away from day-to-day work pressures and ask if they would do anything different if starting out afresh. The post Innovation means “asking tough questions and using data” appeared first […]

This post was originally published on this siteAchieving buy-in for technology regulation from everyone involved in lawtech – from developers to users – is crucial to it working well, according to an analysis looking at the lessons for legal regulators that can be drawn from the medical and financial sectors. The post LSB report: Buy-in […]

This post was originally published on this siteA key aspect of tech is its potential to help lawyers sell to consumers as part of a multi-disciplinary package that includes unrelated services, where the ‘legal’ part is invisible to the purchaser. The post Lawtech enables firms to sell “invisible” legal services appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteVenture capitalists have launched a fund aimed at lawtech start-ups, with an emphasis on businesses that hope to exploit big data for corporate decision making. The post VC fund targets lawtech with focus on big data appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteComprehensive guidelines to boost the roles of and relationships between in-house lawyers and non-executive directors have been drawn up, in the hope of minimising the chances of an ethical lapse. The post Guidelines “preserve GCs’ independence amidst corporate tension” appeared first on Legal Futures.

This post was originally published on this siteEversheds Sutherland is to hive off three of its ‘alternative’ legal services teams into an alternative business structure, from which it will seek external investment to help more than double revenue to £100m. The post Eversheds uses ABS to build £100m alternative legal services venture appeared first on […]

This post was originally published on this siteGeneral counsel need to embrace technology and innovate in a “seismic” way if they are to endure an increasing bright spotlight from businesses eager to reduce their costs, a report from EY has argued. The post Global report: in-house teams “falling behind” on innovation appeared first on Legal […]