Market forces are converging to change the competitive environment for law firms. What role does a firm’s business model play in achieving success? Michael writes on how one law firm’s unique model has led to fast growth.
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Lawyers, it’s OK to Make Matter Management Mistakes (Sometimes)
In the discussion of “lawyering at the speed of business,” the panelists talked about using mistakes as learning opportunities. Their focus wasn’t on avoiding mistakes at all costs — a…
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Agile Project Management for Lawyers: Beyond the Hype
On the legal conference circuit, the topic of working in an “Agile” environment has been cropping up so frequently, you could be forgiven for thinking it’s a hot, new project…
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Interview with Gary Hughes, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Expert [Video]
Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Amendment Act comes into force on 1 July 2018. Expert Gary Hughes offers his advice on how to meet the…
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Practice Management: 5 Ways to Make Your Small Law Firm More Efficient
Long hours are typical for law firms, but how often do you find yourself underestimating your billable hours, or those “pass on” client costs? This can be especially problematic for…
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5 Simple Ways to Improve Practice Management
It’s no secret that good practice management is the key to a happy, strong and profitable firm. However, poor habits and shortcuts can, over time, make inroads into best practice,…
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Pay equity—Old issues and new views
There is now widespread commitment to tackle pay equity issues, but are we getting anywhere? It seems we are, says John McGill, but the gaps clearly remain.* While working for…
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How Vulnerable is Your Firm to Being Used for Money Laundering or Financing Terror?
Don’t know? By 1 July 2018, you’re required to know, by law. In less than four months time Phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Amendment…
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The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Amendment Act: A Guide for Lawyers
Phase 2 of the implementation of changes to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Amendment Act come into force throughout 2018 and 2019 in an incremental roll-out. The legal…
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Ian McIntosh discusses his role as Commercial Manager Product Development
Ian McIntosh is the Commercial Manager Product Development for Thomson Reuters NZ. That sounds awfully important, but what does he exactly do? In this interview for Legal Insight we ask Ian to explain his role.…
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