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Though the start of the new decade is in full swing, those post festive blues are still lingering on. To help you shake off the 2019 cobwebs and smoothly transition into 2020, here are ten top reads from the Future of Law blog.

The top ten include articles such as 2020 trend predictions and the future of work, to law firm marketing tips that will help boost your business and Bellwether white papers discussing the issues that matter most to you.

Drafting errors are costly—just ask the insurers

Guest writer Brad Cottle, highlights how the penny has dropped for law firms when it comes to their document review processes—understanding that drafting errors come at a huge price and mitigation should be considered as part of the firm’s wider risk reduction strategy encompassing the use of tech.

How women at the bar can rise to high court positions

Following the centennial anniversary of women’s entry into the legal profession in 2019, the Bar Council and Crown Prosecution Service held the ‘100 Year of Women in Law’ event. We reviewed some of the highlights from the event, marking the achievements and progression of women’s’ roles in the profession.

4 key skills for successful lawyers in 2020

With the ever-changing legal market, both lawyers and law firms have shifted their focus to look more acutely on the concept of talent management. With the Solicitors Regulation Authority outlining four key areas determining the , we discuss the diverse mixture of skills that solicitors need to help impress clients.

Data breaches—What would you do?

What’s your first thought when you hear ‘data breach’? If this phrase invokes fear and panic, you are not alone. Putting some of our Cordery Breach Navigator event attendees in a real-life data breach scenario, we discus some of the outcomes and outline how you can safely prepare for and navigate a breach in your law firm.

Big Brother is watching—the impact of Facial Recognition Technology

Big Brother is watching you, no seriously. Facial Recognition Technology is no longer something dreamt up for sci-fi films. With its use becoming more mainstream and adopted by the likes of police services, we discuss its legality and regulation, as well as what the future holds for this new and developing technology.

No one is above the law—the importance of advancing the rule of law

‘No one is above the law’. This statement underpins the whole of today’s legal system and is at the heart of the rule of law. With  identifying “57% of the world’s population live outside the shelter of the law—struggling for basic, human rights on a daily basis”—we share how ��˾����ҹ���� is committed to advancing the rule of law to ensure everyone is protected and how you can get involved.

The Bellwether Report 2019—what you might have missed

��˾����ҹ���� produced four Bellwether Reports outlining some of the top issues currently being experienced by small law firms, which, by in large resonate throughout the whole profession. This article addresses issues such as: skills that may be lacking in the profession and the challenges of tackling workplace stress, to the benefits of small firms and the impacts of Brexit, the Bellwether reports break open the fears and trends resonating in the market today.

The future of work 2025: navigating workplace change

The pace and rate at which our world (and workplaces) have changed in the past three decades has been tremendous. And there’s no sign things are slowing down. Guest blogger Mark Rigotti, Global Chief Executive Officer and Partner of Herbert Smith Freehills, helps you navigate the complex nature of workplace change, in our series on the future of work 2025.

The future of digital marketing in the legal sector

In such a competitive industry, it can be hard to stand out as a law firm. Guest blogger Sam Borrett, multi-award-winning marketing expert and director of Legmark, highlights the benefits a digital marketing strategy can have for your firm, and outlines key some key digital strategies to invest in.

Welcome to the 2020’s—a decade of risk and reinvention

Guest blogger Dana Denis-Smith, CEO at Obelisk Support, takes us through the trends that look to shape the new decade. She takes a deep dive into topics such as diversity, freelancing, AI, and data.