Lawyers frequently find themselves having to arrange for clients and other parties to sign documents electronically. This is usually because the signatory is at a remote location; the signatory wants…
Read moreExecuting Documents (Including Deeds) Under Electronic Documentation Platforms: Part A [Sample Article]
In Australia and internationally, commercial parties are starting to execute documents electronically using cloud-based platforms, both in volume retail transactions and in bespoke wholesale transactions. The market is increasingly interested,…
Read moreThe Need for a Common Sense Approach to Executing Documents
There are a few situations that still cause uncertainty for lawyers and their clients when signing documents due to the murkiness of the law surrounding their execution, particularly when it…
Read moreDesign Partnering: How to Get Your Clients Excited About AI
Modern technologies are empowering law firms to tailor legal solutions to specific client needs. In part three of our three-part series exploring how law firms can use advances in artificial…
Read moreTechnology Trends Within In-house Legal Departments [Report]
Thomson Reuters and Lawyers Weekly recently partnered to investigate the technology trends within in-house legal departments. The Technology Trends Within In-house Legal Departments survey was conducted during March and April…
Read moreThe Hon Michael Kirby on LGBTQI Rights and the Profession [Podcast]
In this special episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show – brought to you by Thomson Reuters Australia – we reflect on LGBTQI rights, inclusion, diversity and advocacy. Lawyers Weekly managing…
Read moreHow to Prepare Your Firm for the AI Revolution
Law firms are increasingly embracing the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) and more legal professionals are asking questions about how their firms can take advantage of the ever-increasing number of…
Read moreHow Your Firm Can Use AI-Powered Tools to Improve Client Outcomes
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing the business of law. Many firms are adopting the rapidly expanding suite of AI-powered tools to help their legal practitioners improve client relationships and…
Read moreTalent Management and Technology: How to Empower Your In-house Legal Team [Whitepaper]
In today’s highly regulated, digitally disrupted business landscape, general counsel are no longer simply focused on providing legal services to their organisation. Their workloads are increasing as they take on…
Read moreCorporate Crime a Compliance Priority in 2018
Significant legislative reform is proposed to be introduced this year aimed at introducing stronger measures to combat corporate crime following recent reports that show that Australia has made slow progress…
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