Signing documents is such a basic part of everyday business life in Australia, but the law on the execution of documents is still not completely settled.
Read moreMidsize Firms Flexing their Competitive Spirit with Large Law
There is simply no evidence that larger clients choose to work with larger firms more often or that smaller clients prefer smaller firms, argues argues Bill Josten from the Legal Executive Institute.
Read more5 Signs Your Company Needs a Data Privacy Upgrade
With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) now in effect for over a year, it’s important that your company has a system to navigate the
fickle legal climate of data privacy.
Securing Your Practice’s Future: Making a Strategic Plan
As a legal practice owner, you have to prepare for the future, from weathering a potential economic downturn to competing with a new firm on the block.
Read moreModern Slavery Toolkit: Practical Resource for Legal Counsel and Clients
Australian businesses are being urged by consumers, governments and advocacy groups to clean up their supply chains, amid growing concerns of the modern slavery landscape. Practical Law’s experienced team of…
Read moreChange Makers Podcast Episode 1: Elevating Gender Diversity in Legal Leadership
Change Makers is a global Thomson Reuters initiative that brings together industry leaders committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. And we want your commitment too! Hosting this podcast series…
Read moreHow Law Firm Sales Teams Can Be the New Rainmakers
Law firms can be stressful places to work. Firm billing pressures, client deadline demands, management and leadership committee participation commitments, and business development responsibilities all lead to what many lawyers…
Read moreBusiness Model Innovation and the Future of Law Firm Culture
Market forces are converging to change the competitive environment for law firms. What role does a firm’s business model play in achieving success? Michael writes on how one law firm’s unique model has led to fast growth.
Read moreTech and the Law 2018 Report
It’s nearly impossible these days for legal professionals to stay sharp without the help of highly specialised technology. In recent years, plenty of software solutions have disrupted the legal industry,…
Read moreTalking Technology for In-house Legal Departments [Podcast]
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Practical Law Australia – we dive into the technology space, focusing on the adoption of specialised…
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