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Why is there a scramble by the Big 4 to set up law firms in Hong Kong?

By Peter Frankl.  In 2018 PwC and EY expanded legal capability in Hong Kong. At the end of last year there were reports that Deloitte Legal would be launching a 25-lawyer Hong Kong law practice early…

SAGlobal announces intention to acquire LexisOne® from LexisNexis

The addition of LexisOne to the Legal360 product suite creates the legal industry’s premier business management software offering built on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform LexisNexis and SAGlobal®  have announced 18 January 2019 that they…

In a law firm career the way to the top is sideways

The idea of going lateral - or in normal language, switching firms - is not new. However, there might have been a time when switching from one firm to another, especially as a partner, raised…

GlobalX launches new Verification of Identity App IDSecure

Lawyers and conveyancers who are looking to save time, increase workflow efficiency and mitigate the risk of property fraud now have access to a new identity verification tool thanks to technology experts GlobalX. Available for…

Small law sharply divided as to what to expect in 2019

The inaugural LEAP Small Law Industry Index highlights the deep divide in the expectations and confidence of small law professionals for 2019 on a broad range of issues including profitability, cyber security and proposed AML/CTF legislation. “More…

Kennedys DIY Insurance litigation service now being adapted for Australia

KLAiM, Kennedys' virtual defence lawyer that allows clients to take more control over litigation, is being rolled out internationally and also to new lines. KLAiM 4 is the latest version of its online litigation system…

How smart law firms give clients 24/7 service

By Michelle Chun-Hoon, Zaliet. Self-service technology can meet client needs Self-service technology is not a new phenomenon. Many industries have quickly realised the value in offering self-service options for consumers, and the legal industry is…

The most stressed out law firm in America or maybe the most realistic

A psychologist is in attendance at Hogan Lovells, two days a week in its Washington office and one day in its Baltimore office, reports Bloomberg Law. The role of the psychologist is to provide counselling…