Let’s have a look at a few ideas from the military that might help us practise the law more efficiently and more effectively. Brigading If one ordered a quail pie at a hotel in the 19th century, an experienced chef would set about preparing the pie, including all of the associated tasks: roasting the bird,…
In-house lawyers use legal precedent documents every day and are grateful for the time they save but do we ever stop to think ‘just how good is this document, and how exactly does it help?’ and what test would we use to assess it? Until now, chances are you would rely on lawyer’s intuition and…
A: Modern lawyers should harness the power of technology, without abandoning the traditions of our craft. Ask a group of lawyers for their views on legal tech and their responses will likely split into two very different camps. ‘Old-fashioned’ lawyers The approach for these lawyers is: “We lawyers are artisans – crafters of the finest…
