The market for legal case management software is overcrowded. So, how do you to know which supplier is right for you? How do you differentiate between the, ahem… “nonsense” and the no-nonsense suppliers? Before you look at the plethora of suppliers, you need to take a long, hard look at yourself, your firm and your client base. …
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Microsoft Office 2010 for law firms will soon be a thing of the past. Or at least it should be if you value your business. From 13 October 2020, Microsoft will end support for Office 2020. This also means that 2010 users will not be able to connect to Office 365. All of this comes hot …
Artificial intelligence and law firms is certainly a phrase batted around frequently nowadays. Yet, does anyone really know what it means? I took a look at this question a couple of years ago but, since then, things have moved on. Artificial intelligence is a generic term for a whole ragbag of technologies, system architectures and software. I …
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The clock has been ticking for a long time for law firms using Windows 7. In fact, to use a current popular phrase: Big Ben already bonged couple of days ago on January 14th. So, what’s all the fuss about? There are millions of users and machines around the world in all manner of businesses …
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Is email marketing for law firms all it’s cracked up to be? The problem with cold call email is that, from the recipients’ points of view, it’s instantly disposable. How many unsolicited emails do you receive at work or on your mobile each day? More to the point, how many do you actually bother to …
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o you really need more clients for your law firm? Throughout my career I’ve worked with many legal practices and the answer I hear from most is “yes”. Let’s turn that mindset on its head. How would it be if you had fewer clients but better ones than you currently have? Or alternatively, could you …
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Cloud computing for law firms still remains a hotly debated subject. For a practice management software provider like LawWare, the issue determines our product offerings. Sales of cloud-based solutions dominate but we also offer an “own server” version. That’s just our response to the demands of the market. However, how do you know which is the right …
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Clients choosing a law firm may take several factors into account. It may just be a simple case of affordability. Recommendations from family, friends and colleagues all play a part. These are all anecdotal ingredients, but what is really going on in the minds of clients? At long last, a substantial body of empirical evidence …
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You may not have heard of a dyslexic font face for lawyers. However, you can integrate it easily into LawWare’s practice management software. Read the full article by following the link below. Dyslexic font for lawyers – a helpful new solution from LawWare
Maintaining legal compliance for small and medium-sized practices isn’t getting any easier. You only have to take a look at what has come into force in the last couple of years. This period has seen the introduction of both the EU’s GDPR regulations and HMRC‘s Making Tax Digital. There’s more to come. With changes due to …
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Cloud computing for lawyers has been around for some time now. Yet, there are still many legal practitioners who shy away from it. Perhaps it still seems “safer” to control your client and office data on your own kit. On the surface, it does seem safer and simpler to have the crown jewels of your …
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Asking the question: “What is the best way to run your law firm?” can release a myriad of skeletons from the closet. However, when it comes to the use of technology, the choice is straightforward. You can use one integrated system or a combination of many. Let’s take a look at both options. Read the …
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Summer holidays for solicitors sounds like a great idea. Or does it? Of course, everyone deserves a holiday – especially a hard-working solicitor. However much you look forward to holidays, they can present problems. Read the full article by following the link below. Summer holidays for solicitors – should they be allowed?
Bringing in new business for law firms can be difficult at times. Some solicitors seem to have the knack. Others are not so sure-footed when it comes to bringing home the bagels. So, what sets the rainmakers apart? There’s no single technique. They use a combination of different ones encompassing both direct and indirect methods. …
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There is no doubt that social media has become an important marketing and communication tool for most businesses. But which are the best social media platforms for solicitors? You may be tempted to use all platforms to ensure you get the most out of your online output. However, that may waste a lot of your …
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