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18 January 2013 / Costa Kypre , James Morrey-jones
Issue: 7544 / Categories: Features , Profession , Technology
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What lies ahead?

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Costa Kypre & James Morrey-Jones examine the key legal technology trends for 2013

The Mayan Calendar “end of the world” predictions passed without incident; 2012 has turned to 2013 and we are talking of what will be this year—will it be anything unexpected or revolutionary or will we be seeing trends from 2012 taking root or developing along new paths? Technology will undoubtedly continue to unleash new possibilities and we may see radically different business models and legal systems develop in the future. For now, we have focused on key trends which are already out there and which we expect will continue to impact on electronic disclosure in the UK this year. These trends affect not only litigation, but also internal investigations and regulatory compliance.

Over the last few years, there has been a dramatic increase in data passing through the internet, company networks, our laptops, tablets and smartphones; this has inevitably had a knock-on effect on e-disclosure. Last year we saw new e-disclosure solutions develop to address this volume challenge,

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor

NEWS
Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year
A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies
A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms
The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993
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