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Small, Mid-Size Law Firms Growing in CRM Usage, But Still Behind Other Professional Services

Just 7% of firms said their lawyers actively used customer relationship management (CRM) systems and 12% of firms didn't have a CRM system at all, according to a Ackert, Inc. survey that primarily polled small and mid-sized firms.
4 minute read

The Recorder

Why Jack Dorsey's Twitter Exit Will Require Deep Involvement of Legal Chief

"The GC, as an officer of the company, has a fiduciary duty to uphold the interests of the shareholders, the owners, and that's their primary duty," consultant Jason Winmill said. "And that's what they need to be focused on."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

When It Comes to ESG, You're Only as Strong as Your Weakest Link

Lawyers have a key role to play in spotting—and addressing—weak links in ESG while doing due diligence.
5 minute read

Law.com

'Like Showing Up for Court Without Their Hair Combed': Why Law Students Need to Learn the Etiquette of Virtual Litigation

Law.com spoke with former U.S. District Judge Jeremy Fogel of the Northern District of California about the future of virtual courtrooms and how law schools need to be preparing graduates for this "new normal" of courtroom proceedings.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Legal Ops Departments Are Maturing Overall, But Struggling on Executing Plans

A Deloitte survey found that corporate legal ops departments believe they are maturing in strategic planning, but still lagging in business intelligence. And when combined with just 36% believing they have the right people doing the right work, it reveals struggles with executing legal ops road maps.
5 minute read

Law.com

'Never Let a Lawyer Negotiate a Business Deal': Twitter Users Discuss the Importance of Managing Outside Counsel

How much lawyering is too much lawyering? A Twitter thread that went viral last week began with a cautionary tale about how even very good lawyers can go overboard without proper guidance from their clients.
4 minute read

Legaltech News

Big Adjustment: Legal Departments Struggle With Lack of Control Over Cloud Technology

Moving to the cloud doesn't only entail a technology change, but also a mindset and workflow adjustment. Despite the cloud's benefits, for many it isn't an easy change.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Crypto Oversight Road Map Is Set by U.S. Banking Regulators

New rules could become particularly important as officials consider ways to regulate tokens more like bank assets.
2 minute read

Legaltech News

Now That We're Past Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Have We Put Advice Into Practice?

For all of that is created and consumed during October's Cybersecurity Month, it is disappointing to see how each year after all the thoughts have been shared, major security incidents continue to emerge. We need to begin to take stock of all the advice given during this month and put it to immediate practice.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cybersecurity and Privacy: 10 Best Practices When Working From Home

As the pandemic permeates workforces with many employees continuing to work from home, businesses must remain vigilant against heightened cybersecurity risks. Here are 10 important measures and reminders that can help mitigate these substantial risks.
5 minute read

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