Why firms must conquer their data mountain- Part 2

Why firms must conquer their data mountain- Part 2

In Part 1 we detailed the numerous and growing risks that law firms face when excess information isn’t systematically minimised, while acknowledging the daunting task firms face in tackling the issues once and for all. To suggest a way forward, in this piece Chris...
Why firms must conquer their data mountain- Part 1

Why firms must conquer their data mountain- Part 1

A common theme when we talk to law firms about information retention and disposition is that people know it ought to be done, but they lack information and urgency as to exactly why and they don’t know where to start. Here Chris Giles sets out the growing risks firms...
How RFID will change the way your firm manages documents

How RFID will change the way your firm manages documents

A while back, some law firms flirted with the idea of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to keep track of physical documents, but soon abandoned the idea as too expensive and unwieldy. In this article Chris Giles outlines how RFID has changed, and...
The Essentials of Information Governance for Law Firms- Part 1

The Essentials of Information Governance for Law Firms- Part 1

Why do law firms need information governance (IG) more than ever, and how should they implement it? Over two articles, Chris Giles offers a sector-wide perspective and Chris Hockey draws on his experience of implementing IG at a mid-sized US firm. In Part 1 we discuss...