Why lawyers should be involved in the intake process with clients
During the initial client meeting, the lawyer gathers pertinent information for the case. How this is done will vary. Some lawyers provide the client...
Tasks Managed
For real?
Tom has woken up in a sweat.
He has had another premonition. And now things seem to be getting complicated. Can it all be...
Legal Practitioner Consultancy – Who Do Legal Practitioners Consult in Times of Need
“Consultancy (pl. Consultancies)” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “ a company that gives expert advice on a particular subject to...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 5
Another technology idea that will help your law firm is reusing information and that comes down to our intelligent documents that I spoke about...
Substituted Service by Electronic Mail
Considering the way in which technology has advanced over the past few years, it would be wise to make use of more efficient and...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 4
I spoke about voice dictation, you can dictate emails, you can dictate documents, voice is the way forward so start getting used to it. ...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 3
Another trend that we are seeing, and I started talking about this two years ago. Where I said in three to five years every...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 2
Working Smarter…The first way you can do that is to train your staff better. Make sure they have the tools to do their job. ...
Practical Business Advice for Lawyers – Part 1
I’m going to be talking to you about technology and how you can use that to make your practices more efficient.
I am sure that...
The Impact of FICA Amendments on South African Accountable Institutions
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No 38 of 2001 (FICA) is a piece of legislation introduced in South Africa to combat money laundering and...
4 Steps to Close Skills Gaps in Legal
Skill gaps are emerging as legal operating models shift to keep pace with business. Four steps enable legal to close them proactively.
The...
Client Communications Checklist for Law Firms
Every day offers opportunities to build trust with a client or prospect, thereby setting your firm apart from the competition. Here are eight easy...