All articles by Joanna Goodman – Page 4
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FeatureDouble trouble
While the retained EU law bill threatens more than 82 pieces of legislation, and the UK has excluded itself from Europe’s new Unified Patent Court, IP lawyers in the UK are busier than ever and remain upbeat. Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeatureLearning curve for the chattering classes
Scepticism in some quarters has not stopped generative AI being embraced as a game-changer for legal services delivery. Its adoption is happening faster than many think.
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FeatureHome and away
English and Welsh lawyers shaped European rules on competition, regulation and disputes. But what of the next generation after Brexit? Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeatureAt the touch of a button
When it comes to exploiting technology, high street firms reject the ‘poor relation’ label. Instead, they are finding ways to customise mainstream products, while retaining the personal touch. Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeatureGenerative AI: a jetpack for legal
Will generative AI and innovative text solutions power the first robot lawyers, or supercharge their human colleagues?
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FeatureCapital gains
As international arbitration gains a higher profile amid increased activity, London is fighting to maintain its pre-eminence. Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeatureWorking out the next ‘delighter’
Is the pre-eminence of UK legal tech being challenged as competition and client expectations increase in line with innovation?
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FeatureUneasy lies the crown
London remains a premier destination for litigation despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil, but international competition leaves no room for complacency. Joanna Goodman reports.
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FeaturePitch battles
Legal Geek’s flagship conference is back at its brash and bullish best, but raising new money is becoming tougher for startups
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FeatureIsrael reaches for new tech horizons
With ‘start-up’ nation Israel at the forefront of game-changing technology, a roundtable discussion considers the crossovers of legal tech.
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FeatureExam graded
Twelve months on from its formal implementation, the jury remains out on whether the Solicitors Qualifying Exam will achieve its noble aims.
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FeatureComputer says yes
What’s it like to advise the world’s top tech entrepreneurs? Joanna Goodman finds out.
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FeatureNew frontiers in the metaverse
Law firms need a strategy to make the most of tech innovation and balance virtual and physical collaboration.
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FeatureCulture club
Hybrid working arrangements bring challenges and opportunities for the culture of the legal workplace. Joanna Goodman reports from the latest Gazette roundtable discussion.
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FeatureDig the new breed of law firm
Tech innovation is increasingly being driven by moral and even political considerations as ESG grows in importance.
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FeatureGolden gateway?
Soaring salaries for the City’s newly qualified solicitors mask the potholed and expensive road to qualification for many. And associate attrition rates are rising.
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FeatureThe wartime CEO
A Ukrainian legal tech startup has continued operations since the country was invaded by Russia. Its chief executive, who was in Kyiv when war broke out, explains how her company is busier than ever and why contributing to the economy helps the war effort
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FeatureAutomation for the people
Consumer-facing apps and portals can help address the unmet need for affordable legal services – and aid Ukrainian refugees. But the vast majority are commercial initiatives and in the end someone has to pay.
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FeatureFlexing the abs
Sir David Clementi’s vision of a liberalised legal services market really began to take shape a decade ago this week with the creation of the first SRA-licensed alternative business structures. So how much has changed? Joanna Goodman reports