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A problem shared is a problem halved: is that the case for lawyers?
Creating a safe space for lawyers to share their feelings can improve mental health and wellbeing, write Nikki Edwards and Avneet Baryan
Leveraging intranets as a knowledge management tool – part one
In this first in a three part series on how legal teams can use intranets for knowledge management, 3Kites consultant Anthony Olisa explains why getting the content right is critical
The Post Office scandal’s far-reaching impact on litigation funding
Third-party funding’s role helping to expose a widespread miscarriage of justice has put it under unprecedented political scrutiny, report Ben Rigby and John Malpas
Encouragement and caution: USPTO’s guidance on AI-assisted patent drafting
The USPTO is leaning on old rules to help govern AI-related patent filings, write Holland & Hart partners Philip Harris and Nathan Mutter
Best practices for AI change management in legal technology
Integrating AI into everyday working life for lawyers means firms and in-house teams need to adopt a comprehensive change management programme, writes Litera’s Adam Ryan
Uncertainty follows SEC stay of contested climate disclosure rule
Legal challenges and US elections could determine timing and scope of climate-related disclosure requirements, write Debevoise lawyers Ulysses Smith and Isabelle Glimcher
The end of an era as HSF’s arbitration head Paula Hodges bows out
After 16 years at the helm, Hodges will hand reins to new practice co-heads, reports Ben Rigby
Cyber security in 2024 – a short overview for a firm’s management team
As cyber threats continue to evolve, firms may need to consider new cyber security defences to maintain adequate protection, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells
Is enforcement of foreign arbitral awards safe against fraud?
A recent case raises the question of whether the English civil court procedure is robust enough to protect an innocent party against fraud, writes Signature Litigation arbitration partner Neil Newing
Key considerations for selecting an IT supplier
Firms should put together a checklist of requirements when choosing a potential IT partner, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells
The significance of clarifying and communicating purpose for female leaders
Being clear about purpose can help female leaders drive lasting change, writes Phoebe Waters
Improving the success rate of your firm’s projects
Hiring a fractional project manager can help firms better execute their projects without having to create a permanent project manager position, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst
The perfect partner part two: a trusted evaluation process
Tougher operating conditions means law firm leaders may need to rethink their partner performance evaluation process, writes Moray McLaren
Ensuring the smooth running of your IT service
3Kites consultant Michele Asbury discusses some of the key issues that law firm IT managers may need to consider to ensure their systems are maintained correctly
The perfect partner part one: revisiting and redefining partner contribution
Law firms worldwide are reevaluating partner remuneration strategies amid rising costs and economic uncertainties, writes Moray McLaren
Boosting investment in Black and minority ethnic businesses
More work needs to be done to ensure Black and minority ethnic entrepreneurs can access funding, writes Hogan Lovells counsel Fenella Chambers
How much supplier due diligence is enough for a major system procurement?
Firms should consider using project-specific RfPs when evaluating potential IT suppliers, write 3Kite’s Paul Longhurst and Kemp IT Law’s Richard Kemp
Growth and opportunity: seizing the moment in the Philippines
Nowhere is the ASEAN opportunity greater than in the Philippines, write Dentons’ Elliott Portnoy and PJS Law’s Regina Jacinto-Barrientos on the day their firms’ combination goes live
AI inventorship – a victory for common sense (for now)
Dabus AI case confirms that only humans can legally be recognised as inventors, avoiding any potential IP ownership issues, writes Withers & Rogers partner Diego Black
What are the key features of a case or matter management system for an in-house legal team?
Melanie Farquharson of 3Kites Consulting explains the benefits of adopting a case management system for in-house teams and how they can get the most value out of them
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