Category: Technology Intelligence

The Law Council of Australia has called on the government to improve the use of electronic processes in the execution of documents and says consideration should be given to consistency across the states and territories is needed to avoid confusion. Appearing before the Senate Select Committee on Financial Technology and Regulatory Technology, Law Council President, Pauline Wright, said that while the implementation of electronic document execution, introduced during the pandemic should be applauded, it is important that the Committee considers the medium and long-term supports needed, including the benefits of harmonising approaches across jurisdictions. “There is no doubt that the […]

Fully integrated with iManage and Microsoft Office, Tracker enhances visibility into and coordination across knowledge work   iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, has announced a new product, iManage Tracker, the industry’s first matter-centric task and checklist management system with built-in need-to-know security. Tracker was developed in response to professionals’ need to effectively manage knowledge work rather than clerical tasks.   Unlike traditional process automation systems that automate individual clerical tasks, iManage Tracker is designed for knowledge workers that are tackling more complex and collaborative cognitive projects like deal closings, contract re-papering, mergers & acquisitions, and other […]

From official announcement: Aderant, the provider of best-in-class law firm solutions, has announced that McCullough Robertson has selected Aderant Expert as their new practice management solution. With more than 400 employees across five offices, McCullough Robertson sought new technology they felt would match the innovation of their clients and evolve their systems to meet client needs. The firm’s commitment to innovation is evident by their decision to begin implementation immediately, in a remote environment, despite the pandemic lockdown. Firm leadership has taken the initiative to encourage greater internal collaboration around client engagement to ensure more visibility and transparency. “As a […]

Faced with changing client demands and shifting market forces, Shine Lawyers embraces intelligent process automation to deliver customer-first experiences and reduce costs  K2, a leader in intelligent process automation, has announced that Shine Lawyers has implemented K2’s intelligent process automation platform with UiPath’s robotic process automation, to help the law firm drive operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and transform the client experience. Shine was focused on reducing legal complexity and wanted to find a way to simplify its client on-boarding process. Originally, every potential new client was taken through a manual Q&A process via the call center, to gauge whether they had a […]

This is an opportunity for Aussies who have always wanted to go to an ILTACON but haven’t because of the cost and travel commitments. Even better, you may not have to take any time off work because sessions will be held overnight Australian time. Details are not yet available although the organisers have stated that they are planning sessions across all time zones. The cost for the five day event is US$599.00 (US$350.00 for members). There are also day passes. Official Announcement: The International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) has announced that the in-person ILTACON 2020 meeting will become a fully-virtual […]