The impact of DSARs in the era of GDPR and Big data
By Martin Bonney Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect, there has been a significant uptick in the number of data subject access requests (DSARs) Due to recent regulatory changes, along with steep fines and shorter deadlines to complete requests, the compliance burden on organisations has to be taken seriously. To effectively navigate […]
Impact of DSARs in the GDPR Era
Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect this past May, there has been a significant uptick in the number of data subject access requests (DSARs). Due to these regulatory changes, along with steep fines and shorter deadlines to complete requests, the compliance burden on organizations has to be taken seriously. To effectively […]
Five reasons to use predictive coding in your document review
By Martin Bonney No matter the size or scope of the case, predictive coding has the power to change how lawyers tackle the difficult task of document review…
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Tech headcount up by a third, data reveals
The changing nature of the workforce at many UK firms has been highlighted in new data from The Lawyer, which underscores the impact of technology on the sector. Notably, the data confirms that some of the legal market’s roles, both traditional and emerging, have come under pressure to change in recent years, with some stagnating […]
Second win for Warne as CMS wraps leadership elections
Penelope Warne has secured a new term as the senior partner of CMS’s UK LLP, extending her reign until 2024.
The speed read: Dentons modernises; mid-tier fear; and firms brace for Brexit
What’s at the top of firms’ priorities list? Worries over Brexit, partner retention and diversity all played a key role this week.
Goetz leaves Ropes after decade in charge
Ropes & Gray’s London co-managing partner Mike Goetz has retired from the firm after 10 years at the helm of the City’s office. Will Rosen, who was appointed co-managing partner of the office in January of 2018, will continue as sole managing partner for London, combining the role with his client work as a partner […]
Disabled lawyers facing barriers to promotion, report claims
Inflexible criteria for partnership status can make it “impossible for disabled people to reach partner status”, a new report has suggested. The survey commissioned by Disability Research on Independent Living & Learning (DRILL) claims the importance placed on long hours and networking is an example of how firms and chambers have failed to adapt to […]
Reed Smith inflates bonus for lawyers who clock 2,000 hours
Junior lawyers at Reed Smith will be awarded a significant bonus increase if they manage to bill about 2,000 hours every year, following a review of the firm’s compensation system. The youngest ranks of Reed Smith’s workforce are in line to get a bonus of £25,000 if they hit the 2,000 hour mark. The raise […]