What I Learned About AI and the Future of Legal Practice from Industry Experts In a recent roundtable, more than 30 South African legal technology experts shared their views on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of legal services. The discussion explored current AI use in tasks like contract drafting and legal research, the limitations in complex legal work and how it’s transforming contract management and due diligence. This set the stage for a [...]

How Shinydocs Could Have Prevented a Major Law Firm Security Incident Securing sensitive information should be a priority for every organization, yet a recent incident at a well-known law firm, highlights how easily confidential data can become exposed, due to overlooked security settings. This situation underscores the risks of inadequate document security and how implementing document management solutions like iManage or tools like Shinydocs can play a role in protecting confidential data by improving visibility [...]

Case Study: How iManage Could Have Prevented Document Management Failures While the names in this case study have been changed, the events described are real and serve as a powerful reminder of the consequences of poor document management. Greenfield City Council lost a legal battle against TechNet Solutions due to its inability to provide key documents related to four ICT infrastructure tenders. Although the council initially granted access to the requested materials, it later claimed [...]

Creating and Managing User Accounts in iManage: A Comprehensive Guide iManage serves as an industry leading knowledge and document management system, extensively utilized by legal, corporate, and professional services firms. Accurate user account creation is pivotal for maintaining system integrity and operational fluidity. This article explains the process of creating new users in iManage, complemented by best practices for configuring permissions, addressing common challenges, and leveraging advanced options. Preliminary Considerations Before adding a new [...]

Simplify Document Comparison with Draftable Reviewing documents for changes can be time-consuming and error-prone, especially when dealing with contracts, reports, legal documents, and financial records. Manually searching for edits can lead to overlooked details, inefficiencies, and wasted time. Draftable offers a smarter, faster, and more intuitive way to compare documents—giving professionals clear, accurate comparisons in seconds. What is Draftable? Draftable is a document comparison solution that helps you quickly compare two documents and see [...]

iManage vs. SharePoint: Competitive analysis The Digital Dilemma: iManage or SharePoint? Efficient document management is crucial for businesses handling sensitive information. Legal teams, corporate departments, and regulated industries often evaluate whether to use SharePoint or iManage to manage documents securely and efficiently. While both platforms offer strong document management capabilities, they are built for different use cases and organizational needs. Understanding the Basics SharePoint A versatile collaboration platform designed for general document management, team workflows, [...]