As we approach the end of another year, we examine what key industry trends shaped the legal sector in 2015 and what we can expect in the year to come.…
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2015 Australia: State of the Legal Market [Report]
The Melbourne Law School and Thomson Reuters Peer Monitor® are pleased to present this report setting out the dominant trends impacting the legal market in 2015 and the key issues likely to…
Read moreHow to Streamline Your Practice Management
What should legal professionals consider when implementing a new practice management system? What are the features to look out for? And what are the pitfalls to avoid? Progressive firms know…
Read more4 Steps to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence
It takes more than a high IQ to be a good lawyer. Your emotional intelligence has a marked impact on your ability to build strong client relationships, manage occupational stress…
Read moreDetermining the Right Law Firm Compensation Model
A successful law firm that wants to retain client satisfaction and its talented team while at the same time achieving sustainable growth and increasing revenue needs to find an effective,…
Read moreHow the New Legal Profession Uniform Rules Impact You
On 1 July 2015, the Legal Profession Uniform Rules take effect, introducing a range of new and modified practice norms and altering the way firms do business. How will the…
Read moreWill Alternative Billing Work for You? 4 Things to Consider
With increasing pressure from clients to provide greater value and transparency, many firms are offering alternative fee arrangements. But how can you determine which alternative billing structure is best for…
Read more3 Ways to a More Profitable Practice (Without Cutting Costs)
When managing partners start to talk about ways to increase a firm’s income, one of the first things they think of is reducing overheads. However, while cutting costs can play…
Read more3 Financial Arguments for Cloud Adoption
New research indicates a staggering 88 per cent of small to medium sized businesses have experienced cost savings after switching to the cloud. What financial benefits could cloud adoption bring…
Read moreLessons Learnt: Switching to a Paperless Office
We chat to Hayley Weber, office manager at WRMK Lawyers, an innovative New Zealand law firm that successfully made the transition to paperless.
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