Savvy clients are increasingly seeking more predictability and transparency in billing, requiring firms to brush up on their costing skills. But beyond that, fee earners and firms can also benefit…
Read more7 Invoicing Best Practices Every Law Firm Should Master
Whether your law firm is large or small, incorporated or boutique, implementing these simple billing practices will help ensure you spend less time on accounting and more time servicing your…
Read moreTo Merge or Not to Merge: The Key Challenges Merged Firms Face
Record numbers of US and UK giants ‘tied the knot’ with Australian firms in 2015, and some of that growth is expected to spill over into 2016. However, a recent…
Read moreFrom Large Law Firm Partner to In-House Counsel: One-on-One with Rachel Launders [Q&A]
After working for more than 13 years as a corporate partner at Gilbert + Tobin, Rachel Launders joined Nine Entertainment Network as general counsel and company secretary. In this interview,…
Read moreWhy Your Organisation Needs a Legal Operations Function
A legal operations function in your organisation can increase efficiency, streamline legal procedures and reduce outsourcing costs. Here’s what you need to consider and how to implement one in your…
Read moreDismissing an Ill or Injured Employee: Temporary Absence Provisions [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Employment Law practice note examines when an employee is protected from dismissal due to a temporary absence from work while ill or injured under section 352…
Read moreTypes of Company Under the Corporations Act 2001 [Practice Note]
This Practical Law Australia Company Law practice note offers a guide to the types of companies that can be incorporated in Australia by the process of registration under the Corporations Act…
Read moreHow to Future-Proof Your Firm in the NewLaw Revolution
Firms are stepping beyond the dogma of traditional legal service delivery, lawyers are carving out new flexible career opportunities and clients are getting cost certainty and transparency. But how is…
Read more4 Steps to Improve Your Efficiency When Managing Legal Matters with External Counsel
Managing external legal matters can be seamless with the right planning, tools and business processes. While external delays may be beyond your control, here are some things you should consider…
Read moreWhat Do Manual Processes Cost Your Firm? [Infographic]
A lot of law firms still rely on manual processes for legal research, document production and workflow. Online research and automated legal technology solutions can save your firm valuable billable…
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