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04 December 2020
Issue: 7913 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession , Technology
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Actionstep: Why the COVID-19 pandemic is moving law firms to the cloud

Law firms are having to make quick decisions to get cloud-based software in place now that everyone’s working remotely 

‘Law firms are adopting a virtual organisational model, accelerating the shift to the cloud as many firms adapt to enforced remote working conditions,’ says Damian Donovan, UK Sales Director at practice management software company Actionstep.

But how can you be sure the systems you are considering are fully cloud-based? Damian explains that some software providers use the word ‘cloud’ fairly loosely in the attached article.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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