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Smokeball hopeful of big win at this year’s UK Business Tech Awards
Smokeball UK, a legal case management company, has been named a finalist for Best AI Innovation at this year’s UK Business Tech Awards,
Who cares about you?
When was the last time you spontaneously said something positive about something?
Is there a recruitment crisis, or does no one want to work with you?
The UK job market is in an unusual place right now.
Are Billable Hours Broken? Why Fixed Fees Might Be the Future for Law Firms
There is a costing crisis currently afflicting law firms, and fixed fees could be a surprise solution.
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Nearly one in five firms struggle to keep top talent – are missed task frustrations to blame?
Have you ever been in a meeting and received an important email, glanced at it, and then forgotten to take action on it?
Do you respond fast enough to prospective clients?
The prospect of new clients is exciting and often a sign that your law firm is doing something right.
Bums are back in the office, but the heart stays at home
Billionaire Lord Alan Sugar, who owns prime central London office space, started the year by telling workers to “get their bums back into the office.”
What causes billable hours to be missed?
Have you been in a situation where you have been busy handling work for a client, only to realise...
Breaking bottlenecks through optimised workflows
Is there anything more frustrating than sitting down to do a task only to find that you don’t have the information you need to get it done?
Client satisfaction with law firms is changing – how happy are your clients?
Client satisfaction is the main factor affecting client retention.
Archie: AI for law firms and why it works
Archie, Smokeball’s innovative AI, seeks to revolutionise the way that you work by taking away the burden of time-consuming tasks, letting you focus on high-value work.
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