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Susskind for dummies and all other legal professionals

In January Richard Susskind released his new book “Tomorrow’s Lawyers”, which by some reviewers has been called “Susskind for dummies”. And yes, the first part of[…]

New perspectives on the legal sector

Sometimes it is really refreshing when people turn issues around and deliver new ways of looking at things. Recently we read two reports from persons[…]

Legal tech helps law firms deliver more value

In the interesting webinar “New Thinking in Legal Services” held by Jon Busby, Sally Holdway and Michael Scutt, the myth “Why Do Lawyers Hate Technology?” was discussed; are lawyers more resistant to[…]

Legal Tech Predictions for 2013

In the beginning of a new year it is always exciting to try and analyze what news that lay ahead and what trends to expect[…]

VQ Year 2012 in Review

As 2012 has turned into 2013 we would like to take this opportunity to share some of the highlights from an inspiring year – our[…]

Disruptive changes on the legal market?

A recent interesting and rich discussion between Chris Bull, international strategy consultant at Edge International and former chief executive of Osborne Clarke and former European[…]

Focus on Clients – the Susan Hackett interviews

V Mary Abraham has on her award-winning blog Above and Beyond KM recently had a series of blog posts featuring an immensely interesting conversation with Susan Hackett focused[…]

Law firm expenses problem in the new process era

Jordan Furlong has in the recent insightful and thought-provoking piece “Law firm profits in the process area” made a comprehensive review of the expenses problems most law[…]

Open Source – business potential vs legal obligations

Last week VQ attended the very interesting seminar “Free and Open Source Software: Business Potential vs. Legal Obligations” arranged by Black Duck Software and Delphi, with presentations by Peter[…]

New ideas for Knowledge Management strategies and technology

We did not have the possibility ourselves to attend the Australian Janders Dean Legal Knowledge and Innovation Conference, but we have followed the reports and discussions[…]

Innovation in arbitration

Earlier this year the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) addressed the challenges of the future on a global level for the[…]

Automated practice of law

Based on a recent blog post by Niki Black with the question “Can you automate the practice of law?” a very interesting discussion has taken place in[…]

Law firms in transition survey 2012 – permanent change expected

In the fourth annual “Law Firms in Transition Survey” by legal consulting firm Altman Weil it is revealed that there has been a radical shift in attitudes since 2009.[…]

Mobile lawyers and visions of single matter-centric systems – update on legal DMS trends

In early 2011 The Lawyer reported that “Clifford Chance and Microsoft plan new dawn for legal market IT” by a million-pound joint venture allowing Microsoft way into[…]

How Legal Work Is Changing in the New Normal

In a three-part interview with Legal Current, Susan Hackett, CEO and CLO of Legal Executive Leadership, shares her thoughts about the past, present and future of[…]

Demise of one more big US firm

Another Biglaw Firm demise – any lessons learned? Following last year’s dissolution of prestigious US law firms like Howrey, now another big well-established and reputable law[…]

Lawyer Apps

Attorney at Work has listed the top iPhone and iPad apps being used by lawyers at the start of 2012 according to National Purchasing Partners[…]

Legal entrepreneurship key to the future

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics updated its 2010-2020 Employment Projections in February, with reportedly 31,000 lost attorney jobs since the last projection and with the alarming[…]

ACC Report on power shift from law firms to in-house counsel

The American Association of Corporate Counsel published its 2011 Census Report last month. This report revealed how a power shift has occurred during the last[…]

Report from LawTech Futures 2012

Virtual Intelligence VQ has attended and participated as speaker at LawTech Futures 2012 in London. This first time event, produced by Charles Christian, CEO and Editor-In-Chief of Legal Technology Insider and[…]

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