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Legal insight: The Motor Insurance Bureau must approach claims as courts would
Having spent my career specialising in Road Traffic Accidents and most recently as Head of Technical Claims I am well versed in what can make or break a case. Of late, I am seeing the same issue repeatedly, which has motivated me to write a short article to raise awareness amongst fellow practitioners, which in turn hopefully will promote higher standards and above all help more injured people.
The role of a professional deputy in a clinical negligence case
In certain clinical negligence claims such as cases involving catastrophic brain injuries, it is important to discuss the potential need for a professional deputy with the Claimant and/or with their family or guardians to explain how a professional deputy can assist
AI and legal compliance & practice management – regulations, policies and controls
By Elaine Pasini, Head of Communications, at Legal Futures Associate Institute of Legal Finance & Management (ILFM) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently not regulated per se. However, the government is fully aware that the UK requires change for regulators to… Read More
Four ways to use AI in law firm marketing today
By Legal Futures Associate MLT Digital During the course of the last year, AI has emerged as one of the most transformative developments in the legal marketplace. As a law firm digital marketing agency committed to prosperity, trust, and innovation, we’ve… Read More
The first FRC costs war, post 1 October 2023
Nick McDonnell looks at the problem of non-PI cases begun before the new fixed costs regime but settled after, where part 8 proceedings are issued
Generative AI – The need for clear thinking
The legal industry has traditionally struggled to keep up with technology. With artificial intelligence (AI) evolving quicker than any other technology, we need to be mindful of its limitations and walk before we run with these new innovations.
Cyber threats for law firms in 2024
By Brian Rogers, regulatory director at Legal Futures Associate Access Legal Cyber-risk will continue to be a major risk for all law firms in 2024 due to the sensitive nature of the information they hold, and the substantial amounts of… Read More
Challenges for claimants who are not native English speakers and how to overcome them
With such a diverse workforce, the aim of the amendments to PD 32 was to remove uncertainty as to the requirements for CPR-compliant foreign language witness statements.
Cyber risk management and hybrid working
In the second instalment of our ‘Ask the Expert’ series, sponsored by Insight Legal, Kerrie Machin, of cybersecurity experts Mitigo Group, looks at how hybrid working can lead to additional cybersecurity risks for growing law firms.
Is our compliance officer actually complying?
By Sarah Charlton of BlueSky Legal Finance & Management Solutions In the first of a new monthly ‘Ask the Expert’ series from Insight Legal, legal finance and management specialist Sarah Charlton considers a question many partners at smaller firms must… Read More
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AI and data-driven approaches to content marketing for law firms
The legal sector is experiencing a rapid technological shift, with artificial intelligence transforming not just legal practice but also how firms market their services.
Congratulations on your engagement: improving social media performance
Like most marketers I know, I have a love-hate relationship with social media. Love it when it works, hate it when it doesn’t. And it’s a tough nut to crack.
The rise of consultant lawyers and the future of legal services
Projections suggest that by 2026, one in three UK lawyers could work independently as a consultant lawyer. But what does this shift mean for both firms and lawyers?
