Under the Legal Services Act, law firms will be exposed to a greater risk of litigation than before. Doug McLachlan says automated workflow technology is the best way to protect your firm
As 2009 ushers in new regulations as part of the Legal Services Act (LSA) 2007 to support multidisciplinary partnerships and firm-based regulations, understandably there is apprehension among some segments of the industry in terms of its implications for law firms. However, regulation is the catalyst for change, which, if dealt with in the right spirit, is usually for the better.
