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Legal case management software: a no-nonsense guide
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,…
Office 2010 for law firms – the end is nigh
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….
Artificial intelligence and law firms – what does it all mean?
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…
Scots Law 2020 – join LawWare at the Glasgow Hilton
Scots Law 2020 is the latest in a long line of successful events. Scots Law has built a reputation as the training, networking and exhibition…
Law firm insurance – is your practice fully covered?
Law firm insurance may well be something you and your practice take for granted. However, it’s worth taking a closer look. A recent piece of research…
Law firms using Windows 7 – the clock is ticking
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…
Email marketing for law firms: 12 handy hints and tips
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…
More clients for your law firm – or just better ones?
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…
Cloud computing for law firms: what are the real benefits?
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…
Choosing a law firm – does trust win out over cost?
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…
Dyslexic font for lawyers – a helpful new solution from LawWare
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…
SEO for legal websites – does Google know you exist?
SEO for legal websites (Search Engine Optimisation) is an ongoing job. Google and Bing keep moving the goalposts and that means you have to move…
Legal compliance: is your legal software helping you?
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…
How do you deal with difficult legal clients? 10 hints and tips
Difficult legal clients can become the bane of your life. Let’s be honest, few of us march headlong into confrontational situations with great relish. So,…
Cloud computing for lawyers: the 10 best reasons to make the change.
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…
What is the best way to run your law firm? – one IT system or many?
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…
Law firm billing: 10 tips for improving your billing efficiency
Law firm billing is a subject of much debate. Many small firms regard billing as a means to an end. Then they wonder why they…
Summer holidays for solicitors – should they be allowed?
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…
New business for law firms: 30 rainmaking tips and tricks
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…
Which are the best social media platforms for solicitors?
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…
Cloud computing for solicitors: does it really save you money?
Cloud computing for solicitors’ practices is a much talked about subject at the moment. But is it just about saving money? Granted, cost savings affect the…
LawWare celebrates 20 years
LawWare, the long-established provider of practice management software has reached yet another milestone in its history. Mike O’Donnell interviews Warren Wander, MD and founder of the…
HMRC approves LawWare for Making Tax Digital
HMRC approves LawWare for Making Tax Digital Following a recent development program, HMRC has approved LawWare for Making Tax Digital. The news comes after a…
Law firms and mental health: will 2019 be the breakthrough year?
Law firms and mental health is not a phrase you hear too often. It looks like all that is about to change. This particular cause…
Facebook marketing for law firms – how to get it right.
In previous articles I took a look at the use of social media for small firms and advice on its use from the regulators. So, why focus in…
Brexit and employment rights for law firms: what could a no deal mean?
Whichever form of Brexit we end up with, it will certainly impact upon how law firms handle employment rights. Whether you’re an adamant Remainer or…
LawWare launches online legal software training system for clients
Over the past few months, LawWare has rolled out a new online legal software training system. The system, which is available to all clients and…
Agile working for law firms – is it working for you?
A great deal of lip service has been paid to agile working for law firms but has any of it really been turned into action?…
Making Tax Digital for law firms: what does it mean for you?
Now that the dust has settled on GDPR, the next major challenge to face the legal profession is HMRC’s latest brainchild. Making Tax Digital for law…
Law firm management #2: how to make your law firm more profitable
Doubtless you will have come across consultants and accountants offering new ideas on how to make your law firm more profitable. There is no silver…
Law firm management #1: how to manage law firm costs and performance
In this, the first of a series of two articles covering legal business management fundamentals we shall take a look at how to manage law…
What are the challenges facing your law firm in the coming years?
Whether you are in the top 100 or a small high street practice, the challenges facing your law firm in the near future are many….
Law firm marketing: strategy led or tactics based?
Every time I am asked for guidance on law firm marketing, the questions are the same. It’s the usual suspects: How can I generate more…
Practice Management Software: when is the right time for a change?
We all recognise the fact that software dates quite quickly. Practice management software is no different. It is often easier to hang on to your…
Legal software: Are you getting value for money from your supplier?
There is a plethora of legal software suppliers out there. With so many alternatives to choose from, it’s a minefield when deciding which is the…
Video marketing for law firms – does it really work?
The next big gimmick or a brand defining winner? Video marketing for law firms is a relatively new weapon in the legal marketing armoury. It’s…
Law firm business structures: partnership, LLP or limited company?
Law firm business structures are often a hot topic of debate in the legal profession. The traditional partnership or sole practitioner approach used to be…
Join LawWare at LAW2018 Leeds – 6th & 7th March
LawWare will be exhibiting at Law2018 Leeds on the 6th and 7th March at the Met Hotel. If you are able to, please take the…
Solicitor qualification – new proposals for a single examination
Solicitor qualification mechanisms are coming under the scrutiny of the SRA. It appears that the end is nigh for both the Legal Practice Course (LPC)…
8 key characteristics of highly successful law firms
Successful law firms share many common characteristics. There is no single, magic formula for success. Every firm is different and their service offerings and markets…
GDPR guidance for law firms – find out the latest
It’s high time we all had a little more GDPR guidance. So much has been said about this subject in recent months. Comments have ranged…
Google rings the changes – will your law firm website suffer?
Google commits itself to making your online security its main priority. Since October of this year, version 62 of Google’s Chrome browser will display a…
LawWare Client Support goes from strength to strength with new SOLAS graduate
LawWare’s Paul McRobb recently graduated with SOLAS qualifications in Cashroom Accounting & Administration, Executory Administration and Feeing. Helpdesk Supervisor, Paul, studied for his qualifications at…
Choosing law firm practice management software – are you fully covered?
Choosing law firm practice management software can be a bit of a minefield. With so many alternatives on the market, how do you know which…
Law firm cyber security insurance – are you fully covered?
Law firm cyber security is a hot topic at the moment. This has led to professional indemnity insurers offering policies or bolt-ons to give cover….
Server or Cloud: everything you ever wanted to know but didn’t dare to ask
Server or cloud again? On the one hand, it’s rapidly becoming an old question. On the other, especially for more traditional legal practices, it’s very…
Law firm social media – a warning from the regulatory authorities
Law firm social media is coming of age as a major part of the legal marketing mix. However, in recent weeks, the regulators have stepped…
Law firm mergers – what are the benefits and the drawbacks?
Law firm mergers can be a bit of a caution. Mergers take place in all business sectors. However, there is a widespread belief in the…
Legal technology – the past, the present and the future
The times they are a changing in the world of legal technology. The pace of change over the last 30 years has been astonishing and…
Websites for law firms – how to avoid the common pitfalls
Websites for law firms are an absolute must these days. Without one, apart from your office frontage, you are invisible. So, what is the right…
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